Meaning & use

Repetitiveness

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The quality of being repeated many times, often to the point of becoming tedious or monotonous.

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The repetitiveness of the assembly line work left many employees exhausted by midday.

Critics praised the film's pacing but noted some repetitiveness in the dialogue.

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Distinct from simple 'repetition,' which describes a single instance, while 'repetitiveness' describes an ongoing quality.

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