repetition

noun
UK: /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/
US: /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/

  1. The act of doing or saying the same thing again.

    1. The repetition helps me remember the words better.
    2. Constant repetition of the same instructions ensured everyone understood the process thoroughly.

  2. A thing that is repeated.

    1. The repetition was boring.
    2. There was a deliberate repetition of key phrases to emphasize the main points of the speech.

  3. In music, a repeated section or passage.

    1. The repetition in the song is catchy.
    2. The musical piece employed repetition of the chorus to create a memorable and impacting effect.

Synonyms

recurrence echo copy duplication iteration restatement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repetition" in English means: The act of doing or saying the same thing again., A thing that is repeated., In music, a repeated section or passage..

The phonetic transcription of "repetition" is /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrepɪˈtɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repetition": recurrence, echo, copy, duplication, iteration, restatement.

Example usage of "repetition": "The repetition helps me remember the words better.". More examples on the page.