Meaning & use
repetition
The act of doing or saying something again, especially multiple times.
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Repetition helps students memorize new vocabulary more effectively.
The speech suffered from repetition, with the same point made three times.
A note on using this word
In writing, unintentional repetition is usually a flaw, while intentional repetition can create rhythm or emphasis.
Words with a similar meaning
recurrenceredundancy
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