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Added 9 October 2026

iterative

/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about iterative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.
Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

noun

A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Origin

Borrowed from French itératif.

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