repeated

[ri-pee-tid]

adjective

1. done, made, or said again and again.

   repeated attempts.

repeated

/ rɪˈpiːtɪd /

adjective

1. done, made, or said again and again; continual or incessant

Other Word Forms

• repeatedly adverb
• nonrepeated adjective
• unrepeated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of repeated¹

First recorded in 1605–15; repeat + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"His family have had to endure repeated investigation and examination of his body and a significant delay to putting their loved one to rest," she added.

From BBC

However, Paul Dales from Capital Economics warned that both these factors were boosts that "won't be repeated".

From BBC

The presence of the virus had been confirmed in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to hospital last month after showing symptoms that included a high fever and repeated vomiting, the ministry added.

From BBC

When national security adviser Mike Waltz was removed from his post shortly thereafter, Loomer sent a text simply reading “Loomered,” to Politico, a wording she repeated while celebrating the cancellation of Warner’s meeting.

From Salon

But the president’s repeated humiliations this weekend also offer some hope.

From Salon

Related Words

• frequent 
• periodic 
• recurrent 
• recurring