repetition
word
Definition
The act of doing or saying something again, often many times. It can refer to repeating actions, words, or patterns.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic; often used in education, music, and science. Collocates with 'of': 'repetition of mistakes.' Common in phrases like 'by repetition' (learning method). Not used for completely identical objects (use 'copy' or 'duplicate').
Spanish: repeticiónPortuguese (BR): repetiçãoPortuguese (PT): repetiçãoChinese (Simplified): 重复Chinese (Traditional): 重複Hindi: दोहरावArabic: تكرار
Example Sentences
The teacher asked for the repetition of the sentence.
basic
Music practice often involves a lot of repetition.
basic
Repetition helps children remember new words.
basic
Sorry for the repetition, but can you say that one more time?
natural
Too much repetition can make a speech boring.
natural
She's tired of the repetition in her daily routine.
natural