repetition
gb/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6300
ismétlés, ismétlődés
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
1
ismétlés
A2
Vzorec užití:
repetition of [something]
The teacher used repetition of key phrases to help the students remember them.
A tanár a kulcskifejezések ismétlésével segített a diákoknak, hogy megjegyezzék őket.
There was a lot of repetition in his speech, which made it easy to follow.
Sok volt az ismétlés a beszédében, ezért könnyű volt követni.
By constant repetition of the exercise, she finally mastered the technique.
Please avoid repetition of the same point in your essay.
The advertisement relies on the repetition of a simple slogan.
Učební příklady
Children learn new words by repetition.
A gyerekek ismétléssel tanulnak új szavakat.
I am tired of the repetition of the same joke.
Elegem van ugyanannak a viccnek az ismétléséből.
Repetition of this sound helps you say it better.
The song is easy because of the repetition in the chorus.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *repetition* when they need the verb *repeat*, e.g. saying *"Can you repetition that?"* instead of *"Can you repeat that?"*. Learners may also forget the preposition *of*, saying *"repetition the word"* instead of *"repetition of the word"*.
Význam
the act of doing something again
Kolokace
repetition of [a word]
|through repetition
|by repetition
|constant repetition
|endless repetition
|unnecessary repetition
Synonyma
repeating (More informal and direct; often used as a plain -ing form rather than a fixed noun.)
Antonyma
variation (Highlights change and difference instead of doing the same thing again.)
Témata
communication
|learning
|writing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The act of doing or saying something again.
The act of doing, saying, or showing the same thing again, often for clarity, emphasis, or because it happens more than once.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
ismétlődés
B1
Vzorec užití:
the repetition of [events / patterns / behavior]
The repetition of these mistakes suggests a deeper problem in the system.
Ezeknek a hibáknak az ismétlődése mélyebb problémára utal a rendszerben.
In her paintings, the repetition of circles creates a calming effect.
A festményein a körök ismétlődése nyugtató hatást kelt.
The scientist observed a clear repetition of the same pattern in each experiment.
The film uses the repetition of similar scenes to show the character’s routine.
His life had fallen into a dull repetition of work, dinner, and sleep.
Učební příklady
The repetition of this problem shows that something is wrong.
Ennek a problémának az ismétlődése azt mutatja, hogy valami nincs rendben.
There is a lot of repetition in the design of the building.
Sok az ismétlődés az épület tervében.
The repetition of bad habits can be hard to stop.
Repetition in the story helps the reader see the main idea.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not clearly separate the idea of a single act of repeating from a long-term pattern. For example, *"a repetition in the data"* is better expressed as *"a pattern of repetition in the data"* when talking about ongoing behavior.
Význam
recurring pattern or occurrence
Kolokace
repetition of patterns
|repetition of behavior
|repetition in design
|a pattern of repetition
|repetition over time
Synonyma
recurrence (More formal and often used for events or problems that keep coming back, such as illnesses or issues.)
Antonyma
novelty (Stresses newness and lack of a familiar pattern, opposing the idea of something happening in the same way repeatedly.)
Témata
patterns
|science
|art
|behavior
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definice
When something happens many times in the same way, so that it becomes a pattern.
The recurring nature of something that happens again and again in a similar way, forming a pattern or regularity.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
ismétlés
B2
Vzorec užití:
repetition of [a word / a phrase] for [effect / emphasis]
The speech makes powerful use of repetition of the phrase "We will not give up".
A beszéd erőteljesen él a „Nem adjuk fel” kifejezés ismétlésével.
In this poem, the repetition of certain sounds creates a musical quality.
Ebben a versben bizonyos hangok ismétlése zeneiséget teremt.
The teacher asked the students to underline any repetition used for emphasis.
Repetition at the beginning of each line gives the passage a chant-like rhythm.
Her writing style relies heavily on the repetition of short, simple sentences.
Učební příklady
The writer uses repetition of the word "home" to show its importance.
Az író az „otthon” szó ismétlésével mutatja meg a fontosságát.
Repetition of sounds in a poem can make it musical.
A hangok ismétlése egy versben zeneivé teheti.
We studied how repetition can make a speech stronger.
The teacher showed us repetition as a writing tool.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse repetition as a device with accidental repeating caused by weak writing. In essays, teachers may say *"avoid repetition"* when they mean unintentional repetition, which is different from deliberate repetition for effect.
Význam
repeating words as a device
Kolokace
use repetition
|repetition for emphasis
|deliberate repetition
|effective repetition
|stylistic repetition
|rhetorical repetition
Synonyma
restatement (Focuses on expressing an idea again in similar or different words, and is not always tied to a formal rhetorical device.)
Antonyma
variety (Refers to using different words and structures instead of repeating the same ones.)
Témata
writing
|literature
|rhetoric
|education
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definice
A writing or speaking technique where you repeat words on purpose to make them stronger or more beautiful.
A rhetorical or literary device in which words, phrases, or sounds are intentionally repeated to create emphasis, rhythm, or a particular effect.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
ismétlés
B1
Vzorec užití:
[number] repetitions of [an exercise]
Do three sets of twelve repetitions of this exercise.
Csinálj három sorozatot, mindegyikben tizenkét ismétléssel ebből a gyakorlatból.
She increased the number of repetitions each week to build strength.
Hetente növelte az ismétlések számát, hogy erősebb legyen.
If the last repetitions feel too easy, add more weight.
Focus on good form during every repetition of the squat.
The trainer told him to reduce the repetitions but lift heavier weights.
Učební příklady
I did ten repetitions of the push-up.
Tíz ismétlést csináltam fekvőtámaszból.
Each repetition should be slow and careful.
Minden ismétlés legyen lassú és kontrollált.
My coach asked me to add more repetitions.
I can only do a few repetitions with this weight.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse *repetition* with *set*, saying *"do three repetitions of ten"* instead of *"do three sets of ten repetitions"*. They may also forget the plural *repetitions* after a number, saying *"five repetition"* instead of *"five repetitions"*.
Význam
one complete movement in exercise
Kolokace
do repetitions
|ten repetitions
|high repetitions
|low repetitions
|repetitions per set
|repetition range
Synonyma
rep (Very common informal shortening used almost only in exercise contexts.)
Antonyma
set (Not a strict opposite, but contrasts as a group of repetitions rather than a single movement.)
Témata
health
|sports
|fitness
Definice
In exercise, one full movement that you do again and again as part of a set.
In sports or fitness, one complete movement of an exercise that is performed a certain number of times in a set.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
repetition
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - pe - ti - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ti)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: repetition
- Plural: repetition, repetitions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
repetitions
noun
Core family
Related words
repeatable
adjective
Advanced or less common
repetitiveness
noun
Výrazy
avoid unnecessary repetition
1/əvˈɔɪd ʌnnˈɛsɪsˌɛɹi ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
do not repeat when not needed
To stop yourself from saying or writing the same words or information again when it does not help.
Příklady
- Editors often tell writers to avoid unnecessary repetition in their essays.
- To make your report clearer, avoid unnecessary repetition of the same statistics.
learning by repetition
1/lˈɚnɪŋ bˈaɪ ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
learn by doing it many times
A way of learning where you do or say the same thing again and again until you remember it well.
Příklady
- Children often learn new vocabulary by repetition and practice.
- Learning by repetition can be useful for memorizing phone numbers or dates.
repetition compulsion
1/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən kəmpˈʌlʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
tendency to repeat painful patterns
In psychology, a pattern where someone repeats the same painful or unhealthy situations again and again, often without knowing why.
Příklady
- The therapist suggested that his choice of partners showed a repetition compulsion.
- Repetition compulsion can lead people to return to relationships that hurt them.
repetition for emphasis
1/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən fɚ ˈɛmfəsɪs/
fixed phrase
repeat words to make them stronger
Using the same word or phrase again on purpose to make an idea stronger or clearer.
Příklady
- The writer uses repetition for emphasis when she repeats the word "never" three times.
- In speeches, repetition for emphasis can help the audience remember your main message.