iterative Synonyms
Another word for iterative
• adjective (Context 1)
Involving the repetition of a process, procedure, or sequence of operations in order to approach a desired goal, target, or result.
"Software development often relies on an repetitive design process in which each version is tested and refined based on user feedback."
• adjective (Context 2)
In linguistics, denoting a grammatical aspect or verb form that expresses the repetition of an action or event.
"In several Slavic languages, frequentative verbs are formed by adding specific affixes to indicate repeated action."
• noun (Context 3)
In linguistics, an iterative verb or grammatical aspect that denotes a repeated action.
"The linguist analyzed how the dialect uses iteratives to distinguish habitual routines from single events."
Opposites of iterative
The opposite of iterative shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: