iterative

== English == === Alternative forms === (abbreviation, grammar): iter. === Etymology === From French itératif. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/, /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/, [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv], [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv], /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/, [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv], [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv], [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/, [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv], [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] === 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. ==== Usage notes ==== In grammar, a distinction is sometimes made such that iterative refers to a single session of repetition while frequentative refers to multiple occasions. ==== Synonyms ==== (involving repetition of steps): repeated, repetitive (grammar): frequentative ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “involving repetition of steps”): noniterative ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== iterate iteration ==== Translations ==== === Noun === iterative (plural iteratives) (grammar) A verb showing the iterative aspect. ==== Translations ==== == German == === Pronunciation === === 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 == Italian == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /i.te.raˈti.ve/ Rhymes: -ive Hyphenation: i‧te‧ra‧tì‧ve === Adjective === iterative feminine plural of iterativo === Anagrams === attiverei