Iterative vs Cyclic - What's the difference?
iterative | cyclic |
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.
(grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals
(chemistry) Of a compound having chains of atoms arranged in a ring
(botany) Having parts arranged in a whorl
(mathematics, of a group) being generated by only one element
(geometry, of a polygon) able to be inscribed in a circle
As adjectives the difference between iterative and cyclic
is that iterative is while cyclic is characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.iterative
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Alternative forms
*Adjective
(-)Synonyms
* (involving repetition of steps) repeated, repetitive * (grammar) frequentativeAntonyms
* (involving repetition of steps) noniterativecyclic
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Adjective
(en adjective)- The weather had a cyclic pattern of rain and sun.
- Benzene and cyclohexane are both cyclic compounds.