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iterative.

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.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/Canada, General-American[ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv]Canada, General-American
  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.

    not-comparable
  2. Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French itératif.

noun/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/Canada, General-American[ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv]Canada, General-American
  1. A verb showing the iterative aspect.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French itératif.

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