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alliteration |
the repetition of the same sound at the beginning 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] |
blah |
used to indicate insignificant, predictable, boring, or irritating things being said (often spoken in repetition). [1/4 definitions] |
bore2 |
to weary with repetition, monotony, or dullness. [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 certain actions or items to be learned. [1/13 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] |
echolalia |
the uncontrollable repetition of words spoken by another person, often associated with autism spectrum disorder or with other developmental or mental disorders. |
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] |
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] |
rep3 |
short form of "repetition" (often used in connection with the carrying out of a specific physical exercise). |
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