repetitius

Repetitius is a neologism used in certain linguistic and cognitive-discourse studies to describe the systematic repetition of units within language and action. The concept encompasses both intentional stylistic repetition in text and the repetition that arises from cognitive processes such as learning, memory, and habit formation.

The term combines the Latin root repetitus, meaning repeated, with the suffixed -ius to form a noun. It is not widely adopted in formal dictionaries and is typically encountered in scholarly discussions as a descriptive label rather than a fully established theory.

In rhetoric, repetitius refers to patterns where repeating words or phrases yields emphasis, cohesion, or musicality, including refrains, anaphora, and echoic repeats. In cognitive science and pedagogy, it can describe how repeated exposure or practice strengthens encoding and procedural fluency, contributing to automatization.

Examples in poetry and prose illustrate repetition for effect, such as recurring motifs or line refrains. In skill learning, repeated performance of a task tends to improve accuracy and speed, a process sometimes described as repetitious practice.

Because repetitius is not a standard term, usage varies, and it may be encountered as a descriptive label rather than a formal theory. Related concepts include repetition, reduplication, refrains, and rehearsal in cognitive training.