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How do you spell Repetition?

Correct spelling

repetition

REPETI + TION. Think: REPEAT becomes REPETI.

Why is repetition spelled this way?

From Latin repetere, to seek again. RE (again) + PETERE (to seek). Repetition is seeking again — returning to the same action, word, or thought until it becomes embedded.

Common misspellings of repetition

repititionrepetisionrepettionrepetishon

Example

Repetition is the key to learning.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell repetition?+
The correct spelling is "repetition". REPETI + TION. Think: REPEAT becomes REPETI.
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