Definition of repetitively

repetitivelyadverb

lặp đi lặp lại

/rɪˈpetətɪvli//rɪˈpetətɪvli/

The word "repetitively" comes from the Latin verb "repeteo," which means "to repeat." This root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "pad," which originally meant "to slip" or "slide," and eventually developed the meaning of "repeat." In the Middle Ages, the Latin "repeteo" formed the basis for several words in various European languages, including the Old French "repetir" and the Middle English "repeetyve" or "repyten." These early words carried the same meaning of "to repeat." Over time, the word "repetitively" began to appear in English, typically in medical or scientific contexts in the early 19th century, where it was used to refer to the act of repeating an action or process numerous times. It has since become a commonly used word in everyday English, generally meaning "in a repetitive or repeated manner."

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repeatedly, especially in a way that becomes boring

lặp đi lặp lại, đặc biệt là theo cách trở nên nhàm chán

Example:
  • He listened with kind patience as I talked endlessly and repetitively about Joe.

    Anh ấy lắng nghe với sự kiên nhẫn khi tôi nói liên tục và lặp đi lặp lại về Joe.

again and again, every time in the same way

lần này đến lần khác, mỗi lần theo cùng một cách

Example:
  • By doing these exercises repetitively, the brain learns to function better.

    Bằng cách thực hiện các bài tập này nhiều lần, não sẽ học cách hoạt động tốt hơn.

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