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iterative aspect

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the iterative verb sniffle, as opposed to the noniterative sniff.

uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

iterative deepening search Iteratively iterativeness iterativity Iterator iterator pattern

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