repetitively
|re-pe-ti-tive-ly|
B2
/rɪˈpɛtɪtɪvli/
(repetitive)
repeated action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repetitively' originates from the Latin word 'repetere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'petere' meant 'to seek or strive for.'
Historical Evolution
'repetere' transformed into the Old French word 'repetir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repeat,' from which 'repetitively' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seek again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'doing something repeatedly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that involves repeating the same action or event multiple times.
The machine operates repetitively to ensure consistency.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 12:22