iterative
|it-er-a-tive|
C1
/ˈɪt.ər.ə.tɪv/
(iterate)
repetition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'iterative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'iterativus', where 'iterare' meant 'to repeat'.
Historical Evolution
'iterativus' transformed into the French word 'itératif', and eventually became the modern English word 'iterative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to repeat', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving repetition or recurrence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving repetition or recurrence, often to improve or refine a process.
The iterative process helped refine the design.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41