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adjective

repeated

Happening or done more than once.

Repeated delays make it hard to finish the project on time.

Etymology
repeatLatinto seek again or repeat
+edEnglishhaving undergone an action

The Latin verb includes doing something again. Repeated describes an action or occurrence that has taken place more than once.

More examples

  • The fabric stays soft after repeated washing.
  • Despite repeated warnings, he still parks in front of the gate.
  • Repeated practice helps these movements feel natural.

Forms

repeated

repeat verb — To do or say something again.

repeatedly adverb — More than once, often many times.

Similar words

recurring
Returns from time to time, often in a recognizable pattern.
frequent
Happens often, not simply more than once.
repetitive
Emphasizes doing the same thing over and over, often monotonously.