iterative
/'itərətiv/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Marked by repetition or recurrence: Describing a process, action, or method that involves repeating a sequence of steps or operations.
- (Linguistics) Expressing repeated action: In grammar, relating to a verb form or aspect that indicates an action is repeated.
Noun:
- (Grammar) The iterative aspect: The grammatical aspect of a verb that expresses the repetition of an action.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The team used an iterative process to improve the software design.
- In some languages, the iterative form of the verb "to hit" means "to hit repeatedly."
- Noun:
- The verb in this sentence is in the iterative, indicating a habitual action.
Advanced Usage
- In computing/project management: Describes a cyclical process of prototyping, testing, and refining.
- Agile development is an iterative methodology.
- In mathematics/algorithm design: Refers to a procedure that repeats steps to approach a desired result.
- The algorithm uses an iterative method to find the solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Iterate (verb): To perform or utter repeatedly.
- The program will iterate through the list.
- Iteration (noun): The act of repeating a process; one repetition of such a process.
- Each iteration of the model was more accurate.
- Iteratively (adverb): In an iterative manner.
- The problem was solved iteratively.
Synonyms
- Repetitive: Involving repetition.
- Recurrent: Occurring often or repeatedly.
- Cyclical: Occurring in cycles.
Antonyms
- Single-occurrence: Happening only once.
- Non-repetitive: Not involving repetition.
- Punctual (in linguistics): Expressing a single, completed action.
Related Phrases/Concepts
- Iterative design: A design methodology based on cycles of prototyping and testing.
- Iterative learning: Learning through repeated practice and refinement.
Adjective
- marked by iteration
Noun
- the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action