Why is there repetition in the Rosary?

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Why is there so much repetition in the rosary?
For instance, is there a reason we say 5 (or 20) decades? or 10 Hail Mary’s in each decade?

 

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• Is repetitious prayer bad?
• Vain Repetition
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