repeating sequence
nounUK /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ ˈsiːkwəns/
US /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ ˈsiːkwəns/
A repeating sequence is a pattern that happens over and over in the same order.
The numbers 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 form a repeating sequence.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In mathematics, a series of numbers or symbols that repeats the same block forever.
The decimal 0.333... has a repeating sequence of threes.
3. In music, a short tune or rhythm played again and again.
The song's repeating sequence of notes made it easy to hum.
4. In computing, a set of instructions that runs again and again until stopped.
The program used a repeating sequence to draw ten stars.