iterative

/ˈɪtəˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving repetition of a process, especially to achieve improvement or a desired result.
    • Learning a language is an iterative process that requires constant practice.
    • The software development team uses an iterative approach, releasing updates every two weeks.
    • The artist's iterative method involved painting the same scene many times to perfect it.
  2. Repeating; characterized by repetition.
    • The song had an iterative chorus that stuck in everyone's head.
    • The machine made an iterative clicking sound as it operated.
    • His speech was iterative, returning to the same points again and again.
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