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See also: itérative

English

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Alternative forms

  • (abbreviation, grammar): iter.

Pronunciation

Adjective

iterative (not comparable)

  1. 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.
  2. (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

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of “involving repetition of steps”): noniterative

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

iterative (plural iteratives)

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

German

Pronunciation

Adjective

iterative

  1. inflection of iterativ:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.te.raˈti.ve/
  • Rhymes: -ive
  • Hyphenation: i‧te‧ra‧tì‧ve

Adjective

iterative

  1. feminine plural of iterativo

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