repeatedly

UK: rɪˈpiːtɪdli | US: rɪˈpiːtɪdli

Definition
  1. adv. done or occurring many times; over and over again

Structure
repeat <do again>ed <past participle suffix>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "repeatedly" is built from the verb "repeat," which comes from the Latin repetere (re- "again" + petere "seek, attack"). The suffix "-ed" marks the past participle form, turning the verb into an adjective ("repeated"), and "-ly" then converts it into an adverb, meaning "in a repeated manner." The logical progression reflects action (repeat) → state (repeated) → manner (repeatedly).

Examples
  1. She knocked repeatedly on the door but got no response.

  2. The teacher emphasized the rule repeatedly to ensure students understood.

  3. He checked his phone repeatedly, waiting for an important message.

  4. The experiment was repeated repeatedly to confirm the results.

  5. The child asked repeatedly for ice cream until his parents gave in.