1. A linguistic or morphological unit that is repeated or reduplicated to express grammatical or semantic functions, such as intensification, pluralization, or habitual action.
In some languages, iterative elements are used to indicate repetitive action, as in the Malay word 'jalan-jalan' meaning 'to walk around repeatedly.'
Em algumas línguas, elementos iterativos são usados para indicar ação repetitiva, como na palavra malaia 'jalan-jalan', que significa 'andar por aí repetidamente'.
2. In computing and programming, a component or structure designed to be used repeatedly in loops or recursive processes.
The iterative element in this algorithm allows for efficient processing of large datasets.
O elemento iterativo neste algoritmo permite o processamento eficiente de grandes conjuntos de dados.