Etymology

iterative

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Today it means: Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop. Full definition →

French itératif
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  1. French · borrowed fromitératif
  2. French · borrowed fromitératif
  3. English todayiterative

Borrowed from French itératif.

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