iterative
See also: itérative
iterative - English
Alternative forms
- (abbreviation, grammar): iter.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/, /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/
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
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Noun
iterative (plural iteratives)
- (grammar) A verb showing the iterative aspect.
iterative - German
Adjective
iterative
- inflection of iterativ:
- strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
- strong nominative/accusative plural
- weak nominative all-gender singular
- weak accusative feminine/neuter singular
iterative - Italian
Pronunciation
- IPA: /i.te.raˈti.ve/
- Hyphenation: i‧te‧ra‧tì‧ve
Adjective
iterative
- feminine plural of iterativo