repetition
UK: /ˌrep.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | US: /ˌrep.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
n. the act of repeating something
n. something that is repeated
n. (music) a repeated section or motif
repetition = re<again> + pet<seek/go> + ition<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- pet: Root meaning "seek" or "go" (from Latin petere, "to aim for, seek").
- ition: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process (from Latin -itio).
Etymology Origin:
The word "repetition" traces back to Latin repetitio, combining re- (expressing repetition) and petere (to seek or aim for). The core idea is "seeking again" or "returning to an action," which evolved into its modern sense of "doing something again." The suffix -ition solidifies it as a noun describing the act or result of repeating.
The repetition of the chorus makes the song memorable.
Practice requires repetition to master a skill.
His speech was dull due to constant repetition of the same points.
The design uses repetition of geometric patterns.
Avoid unnecessary repetition in your writing.