iterative

Meanings

Plural: iteratives

Noun

• the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
• A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Adjective Satellite

• marked by iteration

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.
• Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

Synonyms

frequentative, iterative aspect, reiterative, repeated, repetitive

Antonyms

noniterative

Related Words

iterate, iteration

Anagrams of iterative