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rote

noun
/roʊt/

Meaning

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

Example Sentences

He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.

Example Expressions

by rote

Synonyms

memorization, repetition, routine, drill

Antonyms

creativity, originality, innovation

Collocations

learn by rote, rote learning, rote memory

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