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Repetition

noun
/ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
The action of repeating something that has already been said, written, or done.

Example Sentences

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

The teacher emphasized the importance of repetition in learning new vocabulary.

Example Expressions

history repeats itself

Synonyms

reiteration, recurrence, duplication, restatement, reproduction
Entry 1
reiteration, recurrence, duplication, restatement
Entry 2
recurrence, reiteration, recurrence, duplication, reproduction

Antonyms

originality, novelty, variation, uniqueness
Entry 1
originality, novelty, variation
Entry 2
originality, uniqueness, novelty

Collocations

constant repetition, avoid repetition, unnecessary repetition, repetition of words, repetition drill
Entry 1
constant repetition, avoid repetition, unnecessary repetition, repetition of words
Entry 2
constant repetition, unnecessary repetition, repetition of words, repetition drill

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Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

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