REPETEND


Meaning of REPETEND in English

ˈrepəˌtend, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin repetendum something to be repeated, neuter of repetendus, gerundive of repetere to repeat

: a repeated or recurrent sound, cadence, word, or phrase or one that is to be repeated for conformity to a pattern ; specifically : refrain

in the deepening music of the vowels, in subtle and haunting repetends — Atlantic

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