iterative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

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.
Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

noun

A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ En-uk-iterative.ogg [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] en-us-iterative.ogg en-au-iterative.ogg

Word forms

iterative iter. iteratives

Etymology

From French itératif.

Synonyms

frequentative repeated repetitive

Antonyms

noniterative

Related words

iterate iteration

Derived words

iterative aspect iterative deepening search iteratively iterativeness iteron past iterative subiterative

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