# iterative

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ · frequency rank #34,550

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

## Etymology
From French itératif.

## Easily confused with
- **iteration** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/iteration-vs-iterative)
- **imperative** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/imperative-vs-iterative)
- **interactive** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/interactive-vs-iterative)
- **integrative** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/integrative-vs-iterative)

## Common misspellings (12)
`ietrative`, `iteartive`, `iteraitve`, `iteratiev`, `iterativve`, `iterattive`, `iteratvie`, `iterrative`, `itertaive`, `itreative`, `itterative`, `tierative`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/iterative