iterative
[ it-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]
/ ˈɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /
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adjective
repeating; making repetition; repetitious.
relating to or noting a development strategy that involves a cyclical process of refining or tweaking the latest version or iteration of a product, process, or idea to make a subsequent version: Website design is highly iterative.The new restaurant finalized their menu after a year of diner feedback and iterative improvements.
Grammar. frequentative.
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OTHER WORDS FROM iterative
it·er·a·tive·ly, adverbit·er·a·tive·ness, nounun·it·er·a·tive, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for iterative
Derived forms of iterative
iteratively, adverbiterativeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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