iterative

See also: itérative

English

WOTD – 5 July 2006

Alternative forms

  • (abbreviation, grammar): iter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/, /ˈɪtəɹˌeɪtɪv/
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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.

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Noun

iterative (plural iteratives)

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

German

Adjective

iterative

  1. inflected form of iterativ

Italian

Adjective

iterative

  1. feminine plural of iterativo

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