Meaning: The act of repeating something.
Hindi: पुनरावृत्ति
Synonyms: recurrence, reiteration, duplication
Antonyms: uniqueness, originality
Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
repetition in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A technique creating narrative rhythm.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Repetition
"Repetition" is a literary technique in which words, phrases, lines, or ideas are repeated to create rhythm, emphasis, and a sense of pattern in a narrative or poem. It is widely used in poetry and prose to enhance the musical quality and impact of the text.
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
Find the misspelt word.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Repitition
Rule: repetition comes from *repeat*; the e of *repeat* stays in the noun: rep-e-ti-tion.
Compare *compete* → *competition*, where the e also survives.
The printed Repitition *(दोहराव)* turns that e into an i — that is the misspelling.
Correct form: Repetition, option 1, which is printed beside it for contrast.
Why the others are fine.
• Repetition *(दोहराव, पुनरावृत्ति)* — the correct spelling, e after rep.
• Business *(व्यापार)* — busi-ness, from *busy* with y → i, and -ness.
• Attendance *(उपस्थिति)* — at-tend-ance, ends in -ance like *attend* → *attendance*.
Word help.
repetition = doing or saying the same thing again *(पुनरावृत्ति)*.
*Say re-PEAT before you write re-PET-ition — the e co
Examples
- “Repetition helps in memorizing vocabulary.”
repetition – questions
What is the meaning of repetition in Hindi?
repetition means “पुनरावृत्ति” in Hindi. In English: The act of repeating something.
What are the synonyms of repetition?
Synonyms of repetition: recurrence, reiteration, duplication.
What is the opposite of repetition?
Antonyms of repetition: uniqueness, originality.
Has repetition been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – repetition has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.