Definition of iterative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (of a process) that involves repeating a process or set of instructions again and again, each time applying it to the result of the previous stage. We used an iterative process of refinement and modification.
iterative (not comparable) 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.
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. Even after a few rounds of iterative improvements and tweaks, you may fail to gain meaningful customer traction.
In software development, 'iterative' refers to creating prototypes, testing them, and improving them until the final product is achieved. Agile development is an example of an iterative approach, where projects are broken into smaller pieces for regular updates and feedback.
