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repetitious

adjective

ˌre-pə-ˈti-shəs

Definition of repetitious

as in repetitive

marked by repetition at a real trial, repetitious questioning by the attorneys makes the whole affair less than thrilling

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Recent Examples of repetitious After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks. — William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Nov. 2025 Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire. — Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repetitious

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repetitive

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But its model would inevitably replace repetitive sewing roles with fewer jobs supervising and maintaining machinery.

— Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
The technology that provides the most value is often the technology that quietly removes repetitive work.

— Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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