noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A refrain (having repeated words, sounds or phrases).
2. 2
   A repeated part in repeating decimals.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bobburdenchantchorusdittorefrain

Etymology

From Latin repetendum (something to be repeated).

Related phrases

repeating decimal

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