Repetition
ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe action of doing or saying something again.
ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən
The action of repeating something.
The politician's speech was filled with repetition of key phrases to emphasize his points.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're learning a new dance move. Doing it over and over, again and again, is repetition. It helps you get better!
👶 For kids: Doing something again and again is repetition.
More Examples
The student improved her skills through repetition of practice problems.
The annoying repetition of the advertisement made me want to change the channel.
How It's Used
"The repetition of the same mistakes frustrated the teacher."
"The song featured a catchy repetition of a musical phrase."
"The author used repetition to emphasize the character's obsession."
Something that happens or is said again; an instance of repeating.
ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən
Something repeated.
The musical piece used repetitions of a melody to create a sense of rhythm.
💡 Simply: That song you love? The part you listen to over and over? That's a repetition.
👶 For kids: When something happens again, it's a repetition.
More Examples
The constant repetitions of the phone ringing were driving me crazy.
Her poem relied on subtle repetitions of key words to create emphasis.
How It's Used
"The story features a series of repetitions that build suspense."
"The constant repetitions of the alarm clock were unbearable."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
repetition is the mother of skill
Practice makes perfect.
"He practiced the piano every day, knowing that repetition is the mother of skill."
From Latin *repetitio* (“a repeating”), from *repetere* (“to repeat”), from *re-* (“again”) + *petere* (“to seek, to go to, to strive for”).
The term gained prominence in philosophical and educational discourse during the 17th and 18th centuries, emphasizing learning through repeated practice and recall.
Memory tip
Think of a parrot repeating phrases; it's repetition!
Word Origin
"a repeating"