Meaning & use

repetition

noun·Everyday

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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