repetitive
gb/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/ us/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8200
Významy
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adjective
B1
property
1
happening in the same way again and again
Happening or done many times in the same way, so it can feel boring or tiring.
Vzorec užití:
repetitive [task/activity/movement/work]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "very repeat" or "many repeat" instead of using "repetitive" (e.g., "The work is very repetitive," not "The work is very repeat"). They may also confuse "repetitive" with "repeated": "repeated" describes single events that happen again, while "repetitive" describes a general quality of something that happens in the same way many times, often boring or tiring.
Synonyma
monotonous (Stronger focus on being boring and lacking change, often used for jobs or sounds.)
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tedious (Emphasizes that something is boring and tiring, often because it is slow and repetitive.)
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routine (Can be more neutral or slightly negative; suggests being done regularly in the same way, sometimes feeling repetitive.)
Antonyma
varied (Suggests many different types or forms, the opposite of the same thing happening again and again.)
Kolokace
repetitive tasks
|repetitive work
|repetitive movements
|repetitive motion
|repetitive strain injury
|repetitive behavior
Témata
daily life
|work
|health
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Příklady
- The job is very repetitive, and after a few hours she feels exhausted.
- Factory workers often do repetitive tasks all day long.
- He injured his wrist from repetitive movements at the computer.
- The song has a simple, repetitive beat that is easy to dance to.
- They are trying to automate the most repetitive parts of the process.
Učební příklady
- My work at the factory is repetitive and not very interesting.
- Typing for many hours is repetitive and can hurt your hands.
- The child makes a repetitive sound with his toy.
- She stopped the exercise because the repetitive movement hurt her knee.
- The game became boring because the levels were too repetitive.
adjective
B2
property
2
repeating the same ideas in language
Using the same words or ideas too many times in speaking or writing, so it is not clear or interesting.
Vzorec užití:
repetitive [writing/speech/lyrics/story]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "repetitive" with "repetitious". Both can describe language that repeats, but "repetitious" is often slightly more formal or negative; "repetitive" is more common in everyday use. Learners may also call language "long" or "many words" instead of using the more precise word "repetitive" when the main problem is unnecessary repetition.
Synonyma
redundant (More formal; often used for language that needlessly repeats the same information.)
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wordy (Focuses on using too many words; not always about exact repetition, but often overlaps with repetitive language.)
Antonyma
concise (Describes language that uses only the necessary words, without repetition or extra detail.)
Kolokace
repetitive writing
|repetitive speech
|repetitive lyrics
|repetitive story
|repetitive dialogue
|repetitive argument
Témata
language
|education
|media
|communication
Příklady
- Your essay is clear, but some paragraphs are very repetitive and could be shorter.
- The speaker became repetitive, going over the same point again and again.
- The lyrics are catchy at first, but they’re so repetitive that they quickly get annoying.
- Edit this section to avoid repetitive phrases like "in my opinion" and "I think".
- The story’s dialogue felt repetitive, with characters asking the same questions several times.
Učební příklady
- The teacher said my paragraph was repetitive and I should remove some sentences.
- His speech was long and repetitive, so many people stopped listening.
- Try not to be repetitive when you explain your idea.
- The song is simple but very repetitive, with the same line many times.
- My writing became repetitive because I used the same word again and again.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
repetitive
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
US/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - pet - it - ive (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pet)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: repetitive
Příbuzná slova
Core family
repeat
verb A2
repetition
noun B1
Related words
repeatedly
adverb B1
repeatable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unrepeatable
adjective
Advanced or less common
repetitively
adverb
repetitiveness
noun
Výrazy
repetitive behavior
1/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv bɪhˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
actions repeated in the same way
Actions that a person does again and again in the same way, often used when talking about conditions like autism or OCD.
Příklady
- The therapist observed repetitive behavior, such as hand‑flapping and rocking.
- Repetitive behavior can be a way for some children to calm themselves.
- Teachers are trained to understand and support students who show repetitive behavior in class.
repetitive strain injury
1/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv stɹˈeɪn ˈɪnd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
injury from repeated movements
Pain or damage in a part of the body, such as the hand, arm, or shoulder, caused by doing the same movement many times, like typing or using a mouse.
Příklady
- She was diagnosed with repetitive strain injury after years of working at a computer without breaks.
- Good posture and regular stretching can help prevent repetitive strain injury.
- The company offers training on how to avoid repetitive strain injury in the workplace.
repetitive stress injury
1/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv stɹˈɛs ˈɪnd͡ʒɚi/
fixed phrase
technical
injury from repeated physical stress
Pain or damage in muscles, tendons, or joints because they are stressed by the same action many times, often used as another name for repetitive strain injury.
Příklady
- The doctor said her wrist pain was a repetitive stress injury from gaming.
- Office workers are at risk of repetitive stress injury if they do not take regular breaks.
- He filed a claim for a repetitive stress injury caused by lifting boxes all day.