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English

Pronunciation
IPA|/�ɪt�r�tɪv/ or /�ɪt�r�eɪtɪv/
audio|en-us-iterative.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
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1. Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome.
2. grammar Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
3. computing Using iteration; using a mechanism such as a loop.

Synonyms
(involving repetition of steps): repeated, repetitive
(grammar): frequentative

Translations
trans-top|of a procedure that involves repetition
Finnish: toistuva
French: itératif
Italian: iterativo
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Polish: iteracyjny
Portuguese: iterativo
Swedish: Iterativ
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trans-top|(grammar) frequentative
French: itératif
Italian: iterativo
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trans-top|(computing) using iteration
Finnish: iteratiivinen
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Related terms
iterate
iteration

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