repetitive
gb/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/ us/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
B1
Anglais
~ 8200
monoton, egyhangú, önismétlő, redundáns
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
repetitive [task/activity/movement/work]
The job is very repetitive, and after a few hours she feels exhausted.
A munka nagyon monoton, és néhány óra után teljesen kimerül.
Factory workers often do repetitive tasks all day long.
A gyári munkások gyakran egész nap monoton feladatokat végeznek.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
My work at the factory is repetitive and not very interesting.
A gyári munkám monoton, és nem túl érdekes.
Typing for many hours is repetitive and can hurt your hands.
Órákon át gépelni monoton, és megfájdulhat tőle a kezed.
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.
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Sens
happening in the same way again and again
Collocations
repetitive tasks
|repetitive work
|repetitive movements
|repetitive motion
|repetitive strain injury
|repetitive behavior
Synonymes
monotonous (Stronger focus on being boring and lacking change, often used for jobs or sounds.)
|
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.)
Antonymes
varied (Suggests many different types or forms, the opposite of the same thing happening again and again.)
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|health
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Définition
Happening or done many times in the same way, so it can feel boring or tiring.
Involving the same action, movement, sound, or pattern many times, often in a way that feels boring or tiring.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
repetitive [writing/speech/lyrics/story]
Your essay is clear, but some paragraphs are very repetitive and could be shorter.
Az esszéd világos, de néhány bekezdés túlságosan önismétlő, és rövidebb is lehetne.
The speaker became repetitive, going over the same point again and again.
Az előadó önismétlővé vált: újra meg újra ugyanazt a gondolatot ismételte.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher said my paragraph was repetitive and I should remove some sentences.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy túl sok az ismétlés a bekezdésemben, és ki kellene húznom néhány mondatot.
His speech was long and repetitive, so many people stopped listening.
A beszéde hosszú és önismétlő volt, ezért sokan már nem figyeltek rá.
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.
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Sens
repeating the same ideas in language
Collocations
repetitive writing
|repetitive speech
|repetitive lyrics
|repetitive story
|repetitive dialogue
|repetitive argument
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
concise (Describes language that uses only the necessary words, without repetition or extra detail.)
Thèmes
language
|education
|media
|communication
Définition
Using the same words or ideas too many times in speaking or writing, so it is not clear or interesting.
Containing the same words, phrases, or ideas again and again in a way that is unnecessary and makes writing, speech, or music less effective.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
repetitive
API
GB/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
US/ɹɪpˈɛtɪtɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
re - pet - it - ive (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pet)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: repetitive
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.