The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TAUTONYM
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The straight part
We know that "Repetitious term" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case repetitious term = tautonym.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TAUTONYM mean?
TAUTONYM noun- A binomial name consisting of the same word twice, such as Bison bison.
- A word or term made from two identical parts or syllables, such as bonbon or dada.
- Absolute synonym