repetition

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of repeating a sound, word, phrase, action, or other things over and over.

• Noun

  A sequence of events or actions that is repeated.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

rep

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with repetition
reiterate , iterate , recreate , repeatable , replicate

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Homophones

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1. Repetition (English) : The act of repeating
   

2. Repetition (French) : Repetition (in music)
   

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Variants

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repetition , repetitional , repetitions , incremental repetition , incremental repetitions

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Forms

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repeats, repeating, repeatedly, repetitively

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Etymology

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From Old French 'repeter' meaning 'to repeat'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language with the most number of repetitions of the same letter is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis'. It refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

2. In music, a repetition of a melody or phrase is called a 'theme'. A 'variation' is a repetition of a theme with some changes.

3. The word 'repetition' appears in the title of several famous works of literature, including 'Repetition' by Kierkegaard and 'The Repetition of Things' by Marcel Proust.

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Related Concepts

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1. Repetition with a difference: A concept in literature and art where a motif or idea is repeated, but with a slight variation or twist.

2. Repetition compulsion: A psychoanalytic concept referring to the repetition of certain behaviors or experiences despite their negative consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, repetition is often used for emphasis, rhythm, or to create a sense of pattern. In music, repetition is a fundamental concept, with phrases and sections being repeated to create a sense of structure and cohesion.

How to Memorize "repetition"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of repeating an action, such as repeating a word or phrase out loud, or repeating a physical action like jumping jacks.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device, such as a acronym or a rhyme, to help remember the meaning of 'repetition'.

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