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repeating element

[/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: repeating elements
elemento repetido
1. A component, pattern, or unit that occurs multiple times in a sequence or structure
The repeating element in the wallpaper creates a beautiful geometric pattern.
O elemento repetido no papel de parede cria um padrão geométrico bonito.
2. In mathematics or chemistry, a unit that recurs within a larger system or compound
The polymer consists of a repeating element of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
O polímero consiste em um elemento repetido de átomos de carbono e hidrogênio.
3. In linguistics or literature, a word, phrase, or motif that appears multiple times
The repeating element of 'never again' emphasizes the author's determination.
O elemento repetido 'nunca mais' enfatiza a determinação do autor.
Synonyms
recurring elementrepeating unitrepetitive elementrepeated motif
Antonyms
unique elementsingular elementnon-repeating element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento repetido
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
elemento que se repete
Alternative phrasing sometimes used
Portugal
elemento repetidor
Technical term used in engineering and mathematics contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the pattern
history repeats itself
rinse and repeat
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