iterative

[it-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv] Example Sentences

it·er·a·tive

[it-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
adjective
1.
repeating; making repetition; repetitious.
2.
Grammar. frequentative.

Origin:
1480–90; < Late Latin iterātīvus. See iterate, -ive

it·er·a·tive·ly, adverb
it·er·a·tive·ness, noun
un·it·er·a·tive, adjective
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Iterative is always a great word to know.
So is lozenge. Does it mean:
diamond
a dash one em long.
Example Sentences
  • There are a lot of iterative interface enhancements that make it more usable.
  • Their games are always-in-development, iterative projects that evolve as users clamor for new features.
  • Our process is iterative which is the secret sauce to coming up with good ideas.
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iterative (ˈɪtərətɪv)
 
adj
1.  repetitious or frequent
2.  maths, logic See recursion another word for recursive
3.  grammar another word for frequentative
 
iteratively
 
adv
 
iterativeness
 
n

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