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repetition

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/ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/ · rep-e-ti-tion

The action of repeating something to achieve a desired outcome or to emphasize an idea.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of repeating something to achieve a desired outcome or to emphasize an idea.

کسی چیز کو دوبارہ کرنے کی کارروائی تاکہ مطلوبہ نتیجہ حاصل ہو یا خیال کو اجاگر کیا جا سکے۔

دھرانا

dhrana

Synonyms

reiterationduplicationrecurrenceدہرائیتکرارنقل

Antonyms

singularityuniquenessnoveltyمنفردنایابنئی حقیقت

Common Collocations

  • repetition of speech
  • repetition of actions
  • repetition of ideas

Example Sentences

The repetition of the poem made it easier to remember.

نظم کی دھرائی نے اسے یاد رکھنا آسان بنا دیا۔

Nazm ki dhrana ne ise yaad rakhna aasaan bana diya.

In language learning, repetition is crucial for retention.

زبان سیکھنے میں، دھرائی یاداشت کے لئے لازمی ہے۔

Zaban seekhne mein, dhrana yaadashat ke liye laazmi hai.

The artist used repetition to emphasize the theme of the artwork.

فنکار نے اپنی تخلیق کے موضوع پر زور دینے کے لئے دھرائی کا استعمال کیا۔

Fankaar ne apni takhleeq ke mauzoo par zor dene ke liye dhrana ka istemal kiya.

Easily Confused With

recurrence:Recurrence refers specifically to something happening again, while repetition involves doing the same thing multiple times.

Word Family

repeat
verbدھرانا
repetitive
adjectiveدھرائی والا
reiterative
adjectiveدہرائی کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'repeat' as a repetitive action to help recall the term.

Picture a loop or circle that symbolizes something going around again.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اور کچھ بھی نہ ہو تو ہم یہی دہرائی کریں گے، اک خواب کی طرح تم کو پھر سے دھرائیں گے۔

Aur kuch bhi na ho to hum yehi dhranai karenge, Ek khwab ki tarah tum ko phir se dhrainay ge.

If nothing else, we shall repeat this, Like a dream, we shall repeat you again.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دھرنا، ایک بار اور

Dhrana, aik baar aur

Repeat, once more

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "repetitio" — to do again

First known use: 14th century

The word 'repetition' has evolved from the Latin 'repetitio', which signifies the act of repeating something. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.