repetition
Translation
repetition, repeat, recurrence
Examples
Learning requires repetition.
Learning requires repetition.
Avoid unnecessary repetition in your writing.
Avoid unnecessary repetition in your writing.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the action of repeating something. This is a repetition of a previous mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recurrence, iteration, restatement; Antonyms: originality
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again) + 'petere' (to seek, go to). The act of seeking something again.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pet' that keeps coming to you 'again' (re-) for a treat. This is a 're-pet-ition'.