repetition
gb/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/ us/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 6300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
action
1
the act of doing something again
The act of doing or saying something again.
Patrón de uso:
repetition of [something]
Error frecuente:
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"*.
Sinónimos
repeating (More informal and direct; often used as a plain -ing form rather than a fixed noun.)
Antónimos
variation (Highlights change and difference instead of doing the same thing again.)
Colocaciones
repetition of [a word]
|through repetition
|by repetition
|constant repetition
|endless repetition
|unnecessary repetition
Temas
communication
|learning
|writing
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The teacher used repetition of key phrases to help the students remember them.
- There was a lot of repetition in his speech, which made it easy to follow.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Children learn new words by repetition.
- I am tired of the repetition of the same joke.
- Repetition of this sound helps you say it better.
- The song is easy because of the repetition in the chorus.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
recurring pattern or occurrence
When something happens many times in the same way, so that it becomes a pattern.
Patrón de uso:
the repetition of [events / patterns / behavior]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
recurrence (More formal and often used for events or problems that keep coming back, such as illnesses or issues.)
Antónimos
novelty (Stresses newness and lack of a familiar pattern, opposing the idea of something happening in the same way repeatedly.)
Colocaciones
repetition of patterns
|repetition of behavior
|repetition in design
|a pattern of repetition
|repetition over time
Temas
patterns
|science
|art
|behavior
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The repetition of these mistakes suggests a deeper problem in the system.
- In her paintings, the repetition of circles creates a calming effect.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The repetition of this problem shows that something is wrong.
- There is a lot of repetition in the design of the building.
- The repetition of bad habits can be hard to stop.
- Repetition in the story helps the reader see the main idea.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
3
repeating words as a device
A writing or speaking technique where you repeat words on purpose to make them stronger or more beautiful.
Patrón de uso:
repetition of [a word / a phrase] for [effect / emphasis]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
restatement (Focuses on expressing an idea again in similar or different words, and is not always tied to a formal rhetorical device.)
Antónimos
variety (Refers to using different words and structures instead of repeating the same ones.)
Colocaciones
use repetition
|repetition for emphasis
|deliberate repetition
|effective repetition
|stylistic repetition
|rhetorical repetition
Temas
writing
|literature
|rhetoric
|education
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ejemplos
- The speech makes powerful use of repetition of the phrase "We will not give up".
- In this poem, the repetition of certain sounds creates a musical quality.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The writer uses repetition of the word "home" to show its importance.
- Repetition of sounds in a poem can make it musical.
- We studied how repetition can make a speech stronger.
- The teacher showed us repetition as a writing tool.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
quantity
4
one complete movement in exercise
In exercise, one full movement that you do again and again as part of a set.
Patrón de uso:
[number] repetitions of [an exercise]
Error frecuente:
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"*.
Sinónimos
rep (Very common informal shortening used almost only in exercise contexts.)
Antónimos
set (Not a strict opposite, but contrasts as a group of repetitions rather than a single movement.)
Colocaciones
do repetitions
|ten repetitions
|high repetitions
|low repetitions
|repetitions per set
|repetition range
Temas
health
|sports
|fitness
Ejemplos
- Do three sets of twelve repetitions of this exercise.
- She increased the number of repetitions each week to build strength.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I did ten repetitions of the push-up.
- Each repetition should be slow and careful.
- My coach asked me to add more repetitions.
- I can only do a few repetitions with this weight.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
repetition
AFI
GB/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
US/ɹˌɛpətˈɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
re - pe - ti - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ti)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: repetition
- Plural: repetition, repetitions
Familia de palabras
Forms
repetitions
noun
Core family
Related words
repeatable
adjective
Advanced or less common
repetitiveness
noun
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.