Iterative

Quick meaning: Iterative is an adjective meaning (grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

Meaning

(grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

More Meanings

1. (grammar) A verb showing the iterative aspect.
2. 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.

Word Forms

• iteratives

Synonyms for iterative

Depending on context, synonyms include repeated, repetitive, frequentative, repetitious, unvarying, unvaried.

Antonyms for iterative

Common opposites include noniterative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reiterative, repetitive, repetitious, unvaried, unvarying, duplicative.

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