Used in a Sentence

repetitive

How to use repetitive in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for repetitive.

Editorial note

"A large factor of it would actually be that our brains don't store repetitive events very well.

Examples13
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent cry"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of repetitive gathered in one view.

adjective

repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent cry"

adjective

characterized by repetition; "repetitive movement"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for repetitive.

adjective

repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent cry"

adjective

characterized by repetition; "repetitive movement"

Example sentences

1

"A large factor of it would actually be that our brains don't store repetitive events very well.

2

People's live shouldn't be wasted doing repetitive tasks year after year, just to afford food and shelter.

3

All those pulsing repetitive beats you've heard in your pop music for the last 30 years, that stuff that's made people untold billions of dollars?

4

This could be an awesome game indeed, and so far I have not seen anything that hints to it being boring or repetitive--just unfinished.

5

When humans perform repetitive tasks, we don't assign state variables, and we generally don't keep counters.

6

Among all the non-programmers I've talked to about work, I've never found one who doesn't have to deal with some sort of constant, repetitive negative feedback.

7

He may actually have a good point about keeping commitments but the whole thing is written so badly, in such a meandering and repetitive way that it is a joke.

8

Questions like "can you walk me through what you do everyday" or "are there any repetitive tasks that you do day-to-day" will lead you down a much more interesting path.

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How many office workers will be able to find hidden information in their data or automate the repetitive tasks they do and move on to better things?

10

The industrial era gave everyone a mediocre income through repetitive work.

11

We have taught them to always use big words like "plethora" on their essay answers, and to always fill up the whole essay page, no matter what repetitive gibberish is requires.

12

So... it's perfectly ok to publish tons of linkbaits about 'how steve jobs changed my life' even if they are vague and repetitive boring opinions, but nobody can state his negative views on this occasion.

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Some folks have developed medical conditions associated with working long hours in a repetitive environment, or working with components that internally were quite toxic and sometimes externally, and spent their accumulated savings on ever increasing health care.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use repetitive in a sentence?

"A large factor of it would actually be that our brains don't store repetitive events very well.

What does repetitive mean?

repetitive and persistent; "the bluejay's insistent cry"

What part of speech is repetitive?

repetitive is commonly used as adjective.