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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This is why companies like SpaceX, with an iterative design methodology that accepts some level of failure in order to go more quickly, have thrived. ArsTechnica, 29 June 2025 And in his view, it’s all been boiled down to one thing: a continuous iterative process to use black on a woman’s body. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025 Test Small Steps With Agile Thinking Leaders should use iterative and agile methods. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 In math a recursive function or method calls itself and is not just iterative and repetitive; the part requires the whole. Cindy Juyoung Ok june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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