Definitions
- Describing an action that is done over and over again in a monotonous way. - Referring to something that is repeated with little variation or creativity. - Talking about a behavior that is done habitually or compulsively.
- Referring to something that happens multiple times, often with some variation or interruption. - Describing an action that is done more than once, but not necessarily in a monotonous way. - Talking about a behavior that occurs frequently or persistently.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that occur more than once.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
- 3Both words indicate repetition of some kind.
What is the difference?
- 1Monotony: Repetitively implies a lack of variation or creativity, while repeatedly may involve some variation or interruption.
- 2Intensity: Repetitively suggests a more intense or compulsive repetition, while repeatedly may involve less intensity or compulsion.
- 3Duration: Repetitively suggests a longer duration of repetition, while repeatedly may involve shorter or more sporadic repetition.
- 4Connotation: Repetitively can have a negative connotation, suggesting boredom or annoyance, while repeatedly is more neutral in tone.
- 5Usage: Repetitively is less commonly used than repeatedly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Repetitively and repeatedly both describe actions or behaviors that happen more than once. However, repetitively emphasizes a monotonous and compulsive repetition, while repeatedly suggests a more varied and less intense repetition. Additionally, repetitively is less commonly used than repeatedly in everyday language.
