iterative sort

[/ˈɪtərətɪv sɔːrt/]
nounpl: iterative sorts
ordenação iterativa
1. A sorting algorithm that uses repetitive loops to arrange elements in a specific order, processing data through multiple passes or iterations without using recursion
Bubble sort is a classic example of an iterative sort algorithm that compares adjacent elements repeatedly.
Ordenação por bolha é um exemplo clássico de algoritmo de ordenação iterativa que compara elementos adjacentes repetidamente.
2. Any non-recursive sorting method that employs explicit loops to traverse and rearrange collection elements
The iterative sort approach is often preferred in systems with limited stack memory.
A abordagem de ordenação iterativa é frequentemente preferida em sistemas com memória de pilha limitada.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science education and professional programming contexts. It's equally understood in Brazilian Portuguese-speaking tech communities and international software development environments. The term reflects the distinction between iterative (loop-based) and recursive (function-call-based) approaches to solving computational problems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-recursive sortloop-based sortimperative sort
Antonyms / Antônimos
recursive sortdivide-and-conquer sort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordenação iterativa
Standard term used in Brazilian computer science education and industry
São Paulo
ordenação iterativa
Commonly used in tech hubs and educational institutions
Portugal
ordenação iterativa
Used in Portuguese computer science literature and documentation
Technical English
iterative sort
Standard terminology in English-language computer science texts worldwide

Related Words

bubble sortinsertion sortselection sortsorting algorithmiterationalgorithm complexity

Related Idioms & Phrases

loop through data
pass by pass sorting
bottom-up sorting approach
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