Associations to the word «Iterative»

Wiktionary

ITERATIVE, adjective. 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.
ITERATIVE, adjective. (grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
ITERATIVE ASPECT, noun. (grammar) A subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the iterative verb "to sniffle," as opposed to the noniterative "to sniff."

Dictionary definition

ITERATIVE, noun. The aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action.
ITERATIVE, adjective. Marked by iteration.

Wise words

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