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Adjective: iterative  'itu`reytiv [N. Amer], iturutiv [Brit]
  1. Marked by iteration
    - reiterative
Noun: iterative  'itu`reytiv [N. Amer], iturutiv [Brit]
  1. The aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
    - iterative aspect

Derived forms: iteratives

See also: iterate, repetitious, repetitive

Type of: aspect

Encyclopedia: Iterative