iterative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
    iterative aspect.
  2. adjective satellite marked by iteration
    reiterative.

WordNet

It"er*a*tive adjective
Etymology
L. iterativus: cf. F. itératif.
Definitions
  1. Repeating. Cotgrave. -- It"er*a*tive*ly, adv.

Webster 1913