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ITERATIVE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
Synonyms:
iterative; iterative aspect
Classified under:
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas
Hypernyms ("iterative" is a kind of...):
aspect (the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
iterative; reiterative
Classified under:
Similar:
repetitious; repetitive (characterized by repetition)
Derivation:
iterate (run or be performed again)
iterate (to say, state, or perform again)