iterative

adjective

it·​er·​a·​tive ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv  -rə- 

: 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

Examples of iterative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Journals that are considered the best are the ones that reject the most articles, driving an iterative and inefficient process that wastes enormous amounts of time and resources from the academic community. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024

This iterative process has allowed Spotify to remain responsive to user needs, ensuring that the final product consistently meets customer expectations. 5. —Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

After all, packing is an iterative process, one that shifts depending on the season, trip type, and personal style. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024

Also included was a discussion on productive failure, which is the importance of encouraging young people to embrace the iterative process of engineering—which includes learning from failures. —IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above