iterative

adjective

it·​er·​a·​tive ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce iterative (audio) -rə- How to pronounce iterative (audio)
: involving repetition: such as
a
: expressing repetition of a verbal action
b
: utilizing the repetition of a sequence of operations or procedures
iterative programming methods
iteratively adverb

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The focus should be on iterative problem-solving, framing, verifying, refining, and deciding. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Performance Monitoring and Feedback: Build iterative refinement into the workflow. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 The iPhone 17 Apple's vanilla one-size-fits-most iPhone is always the centerpiece of the lineup, and this year's iteration is expected to bring the typical batch of gradual iterative upgrades. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 Unlike last year’s major redesign of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google has taken a more iterative approach this time. PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iterative

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of iterative was in the 15th century

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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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