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iterative

/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables
it-er-a-tive
IPA
/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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.

adj

Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

noun

A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Etymology

Borrowed from French itératif.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/
  • British English: /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/

Inflected Forms

iter. (alternative) iteratives (plural)

Derived Forms

iteratively iterativeness iteron subiterative

Phrases

iterative aspect iterative deepening search iterative evolution iterative programming past iterative

Frequently Paired Words

iterate iteration

Synonyms

repeated repetitive frequentative reiterative iterative aspect

Antonyms

noniterative

Questions

How do you pronounce iterative?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/.
What does iterative mean?
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.
Where does iterative come from?
Borrowed from French itératif.

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