adj. 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.
adj. Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Repeating.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Repeating; repetitious.
In grammar, frequentative, as some verbs.—
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adj. marked by iteration
n. the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
Word Usage
"I also share Rob's push for a serious discussion of risks and tradeoffs, though the term "iterative risk management" isn't poised to take the public by storm."