Repeated

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

Definitions of repeated

adjective describing a action that is done again or repeatedly

Example Sentences

A1 She repeated the same phrase over and over until she got it right.

A2 The teacher repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.

B1 The company's success was attributed to their repeated efforts to innovate.

B2 The scientist conducted repeated experiments to verify the results.

C1 The author's use of repeated motifs added depth to the novel.

C2 The musician's repeated performances showcased their talent and dedication.

Examples of repeated in a Sentence

formal The experiment was conducted multiple times to ensure repeated results.

informal I told him repeatedly not to forget his keys.

slang She kept on nagging me over and over again about my messy room.

figurative The song's chorus was repeated throughout the entire performance.

Grammatical Forms of repeated

• past tense: repeated
• plural: repeateds
• comparative: more repeated
• superlative: most repeated
• present tense: repeat
• future tense: will repeat
• perfect tense: have repeated
• continuous tense: is repeating
• singular: repeated
• positive degree: repeated
• infinitive: to repeat
• gerund: repeating
• participle: repeated

Origin and Evolution of repeated

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repeated' originated from the Latin word 'repetere', which means to do or say again.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'repeated' has retained its original meaning of doing or saying something again, but has also come to be used in a broader context to describe any action or process that is done multiple times.