Definitions for iterative

iterative it·er·a·tive

Spelling: [it-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
IPA: /ˈɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/

Iterative is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 191 anagrams from letters in iterative (aeeiirttv).

Definitions for iterative

adjective

  1. repeating; making repetition; repetitious.
  2. Grammar. frequentative.

Origin of iterative

From the Late Latin word iterātīvus, dating back to 1480-90. See iterate, -ive

Examples for iterative

The style is that of the pulpit, iterative, florid, and full of amplifications; but that was natural.

Studied verses undoubtedly—musical, and mournful, and iterative.

He knows his own mind, and hammers his doctrines out with a hard and iterative stroke that hits its mark.

He prefers a conversation, and conversations aren't etched in stone, they're iterative.

Word Value for iterative
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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