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repetitive

/rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
re · pet · i · tive rɪ · ˈpɛt · ɪ · tɪv
English Definition
adj. involving doing the same thing over and over
中文释义
重复的,反复的
Significado en Español
repetitivo
한국어 뜻
반복적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lặp đi lặp lại
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Example Sentence

The job involves repetitive tasks.

这份工作涉及重复性的任务。

Synonyms
monotonous recurring repeated
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “repetitive”:

  1. A varied
  2. B spontaneous
  3. C unique
  4. D monotonous
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D — monotonous. “repetitive” means adj. involving doing the same thing over and over

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ factory work was so dull that his tired mind began to wander.

  1. A exciting
  2. B varied
  3. C repetitive
  4. D fresh
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C — repetitive. “repetitive” means adj. involving doing the same thing over and over

Common questions about “repetitive”

What does “repetitive” mean?

repetitive — adj. involving doing the same thing over and over. In Chinese: 重复的,反复的.

How do you pronounce “repetitive”?

repetitive is pronounced /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · pet · i · tive.

How do you use “repetitive” in a sentence?

The job involves repetitive tasks. (这份工作涉及重复性的任务。)

What are synonyms for “repetitive”?

monotonous, recurring, repeated — all close in meaning to repetitive (adj. involving doing the same thing over and over).

Is “repetitive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. repetitive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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