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
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.
• (involving repetition of steps): repeated, repetitive
• (grammar): frequentative
• (involving repetition of steps): noniterative
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
21 May 2024
(verb) tamper, with the purpose of deception; “Fudge the figures”; “cook the books”; “falsify the data”
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