repetitive
Same thing, repeated
Repetitive describes something that repeats, often more than necessary or desired.
A repetitive task is monotonous.
Repetitive strain injury comes from making the same motion too many times.
The word usually carries a negative connotation—repetitive music or repetitive arguments suggest tedium rather than pleasing rhythm.
Failing to engage interest
- dullLacking edge or interest
- tediousBoring through length
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement
- unvaryingRemaining the same always
unchanging · wearisome · drab · dreary · tiresome · uninteresting · plodding · mind-numbing
boring
Failing to engage interest
unvarying · unchanging · wearisome · drab · dreary · tiresome · uninteresting · plodding · mind-numbing · uninspired
cycle
Repeating sequence of events
seasonal · circadian · loop · recurrence · circular · orbital · returning · habitual · routine · daily
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
tempo · meter · pattern · percussion · syncopation · ostinato · groove · bassline · chanting · mantra
- robotic traitsmechanical, automated, programmed, monotone, machinelike
- boring thingsboring, dull, tedious, monotonous, tiresome
- tedioustedious, tiresome, wearisome, boring, monotonous
- clockwork traitsprecision, punctuality, regularity, consistency, reliability
- habit wordsdaily, regular, routine, habitual, chronic
- Technotechno, Detroit techno, 808, four-on-the-floor, kick drum
repetitivevaried
Differing in type
diverse · variable · changing · nonrepetitive · unrepetitive
repetitiveengaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
stimulating · fascinating · captivating · mesmerizing · mesmerising
repetitiveoriginal
First or inventive
innovative · creative · inventive · imaginative · novel
- repetitive strain injuryTissue damage from overuse
- repetitive strainDamage from repeated movement
- repetitive motionRepeated physical gesture
- repetitive stressDamage from repeated motions
- repetitive behaviorsActions performed again and again
- repetitive strain injuriesDamage from recurring movements
repetition, repetitious, repetitions, repetitiveness, repetitively