iterative

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
13
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/
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/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ · /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ · [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] · [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] · [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] · [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] · [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv]

Definition of iterative

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)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.
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)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. (not-comparable)Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

noun

  1. A verb showing the iterative aspect.

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Etymology

From French itératif.

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