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iteratively

/ˈɪt.ə.rə.tɪv.li/
it · er · a · tive · ly
Adjective:iterative
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• adverb

1

In a manner that involves repeating a process or sequence of steps, especially to refine a result or gradually approach a desired outcome.

Example

"The engineering team developed the prototype iteratively, testing and refining each version based on user feedback."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'iterative' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Iterative' comes from Late Latin 'iterativus', from the verb 'iterare' meaning 'to do again' or 'to repeat', which in turn stems from the Latin adverb 'iterum' ('again').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iteratively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iteratively
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