| alliteration |
repetition of the same consonant sound in the stressed or initial syllables of words in a phrase or sentence. |
| big lie |
a gross falsity, distortion, or misrepresentation that becomes widely accepted through constant repetition and elaboration (usu. prec. by the). [1/2 definitions] |
| bore2 |
to weary with repetition, monotony, or tedium. [1/2 definitions] |
| change ringing |
the art of ringing a harmoniously tuned set of bells or chimes in every possible sequence without repetition. |
| consonance |
in prosody, the repetition of the same consonant sound, esp. at the ends of words, as in "print" and "bat". [1/3 definitions] |
| ditto mark |
a sign (") indicating repetition, usu. placed under the word, numeral, or passage to be repeated. |
| drill1 |
a learning or training procedure consisting of frequent repetition of an action or item to be learned. [1/12 definitions] |
| drum |
to force someone to learn or accept (something) by continual repetition. [1/10 definitions] |
| echo |
a repetition of sound caused by reflection of sound waves from a surface, or a sound so produced. [2/8 definitions] |
| factoid |
a false or half-true statement or idea, often accepted as fact because of wide circulation and frequent repetition, as in print and electronic media. |
| huh |
used to prompt a repetition of a message. [1/3 definitions] |
| inculcate |
to implant in someone's mind by earnest and frequent repetition; instill (usu. fol. by in). [1/2 definitions] |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, esp. a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. [1/2 definitions] |
| meme |
an idea, behavior, style, or other element of culture that exists in the human mind and spreads from mind to mind through memory and repetition. |
| perseveration |
the pathological continuation or repetition of an action, gesture, or expression, such as a word or phrase. [1/2 definitions] |
| poppet |
an intake or exhaust valve that can rapidly plug or unplug an opening, often driven by a spring for rapid repetition; poppet valve. [1/2 definitions] |
| pound1 |
to instill by constant repetition. [1/8 definitions] |
| redundancy |
an unnecessary repetition of words; tautology. [1/4 definitions] |
| rehearsal |
a repetition or enumeration of a long list, as of one's troubles or difficulties. [1/2 definitions] |
| repetitious |
marked by or filled with repetition, esp. tedious repetition. |
| repetitive |
tending to or characterized by repetition. |