ITERATIVE

iterative, reiterative

(adjective) marked by iteration

iterative, iterative aspect

(noun) the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

iterative (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.

(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

Noun

iterative (plural iteratives)

(grammar) A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Source: Wiktionary


It"er*a*tive, a. Etym: [L. iterativus: cf. F. itératif.]

Definition: Repeating. Cotgrave.

– It"er*a*tive*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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