iterative

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/, /ˈɪtəɹˌeɪtɪv/

Adjective

iterative (not comparable)

1. Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
2. (grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

Synonyms

• (involving repetition of steps) repeated, repetitive
• (grammar) frequentative

Antonyms

• (involving repetition of steps) noniterative

Related terms

• iterate
• iteration

Translations

• French: itératif
• Italian: iterativo
• Portuguese: iterativo
• Russian: итерати́вный
• Spanish: iterativo

Translations

• French: itératif
• Italian: iterativo
• Russian: многокра́тный
• Spanish: iterativo

Noun

iterative (plural iteratives)

1. (grammar) A verb showing the iterative aspect.

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