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repetitious definition

rep·eti·tious (-əs)

adjective

full of or characterized by repetition, esp. tiresome or boring repetition

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repetitious Synonyms

repetitious

modif.

boring, tedious, wordy, redundant; see dull 4, verbose.


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repetitious Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • very: At about this point the text, which is very repetitious, throws in some minor technical details.

Modifies a noun

  • nature: In short, the work is basically is of a repetitious nature.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: To avoid becoming repetitious, this will not be pointed out in each of the following cases.
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