Iterative: meaning, definitions and examples
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iterative
[ ˈɪt(ə)rətɪv ]
programming
Repeating a process or task multiple times in a systematic manner, often using loops or iterations.
Synonyms
cyclical, recurring, repetitive
Examples of usage
- His iterative approach to problem-solving allowed him to quickly identify and fix bugs in the code.
- The iterative nature of the software development cycle ensures that each stage is thoroughly tested and refined.
- She preferred an iterative design process, making small changes and improvements incrementally.
- By taking an iterative approach, the team was able to gradually enhance the user experience of the application.
- In an iterative manner, the program iterated through each element of the array to find the maximum value.
Translations
Translations of the word "iterative" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iterativo
🇮🇳 पुनरावृत्त
🇩🇪 iterativ
🇮🇩 iteratif
🇺🇦 ітеративний
🇵🇱 iteracyjny
🇯🇵 反復的
🇫🇷 itératif
🇪🇸 iterativo
🇹🇷 yinelemeli
🇰🇷 반복적인
🇸🇦 تكراري
🇨🇿 iterativní
🇸🇰 iteratívny
🇨🇳 迭代的
🇸🇮 iterativen
🇮🇸 endurtekið
🇰🇿 қайталанатын
🇬🇪 იტერატიული
🇦🇿 təkrarlanan
🇲🇽 iterativo
Etymology
The word 'iterative' comes from the Latin word 'iterativus', which is derived from the verb 'iterare' meaning 'to repeat'. The concept of iteration has been fundamental in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and problem-solving. The iterative process allows for incremental improvements, refinement, and optimization of tasks or projects over multiple cycles.
See also: iterate, iteration, iteratively, reiterate, reiteration, reiterative.