Synonyms for reiterative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ree-it-uh-reyt
Phonetic Transcription : riˈɪt əˌreɪt

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Définition of reiterative

Origin :
  • early 15c., "repeat again and again," from Late Latin reiteratus, past participle of reiterare "to repeat," from re- "again" (see re-) + iterare "to repeat," from iterum "again" (see iteration). Related: Reiterated; reiterating.
  • adj repetitive
Example sentences :
  • He was equally particular and reiterative in his account of his slow recovery.
  • Extract from : « Captain Ravenshaw » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • It is this reiterative nature which, joined to its schematic definiteness, gives Empathy its extraordinary power over us.
  • Extract from : « The Beautiful » by Vernon Lee
  • A sense of fear inspired by no facts but by the reiterative rhetoric of the press swept the city.
  • Extract from : « Gargoyles » by Ben Hecht
  • When she awoke next morning raindrops were beating a reiterative plaint against the window, and the sound seemed very beautiful.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Dana Gatlin

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