Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [it-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɪt ər ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [it-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɪt ər ənt/
Definitions of iterant word
- adjective iterant characterized by repetition; repeating. 1
- noun iterant Marked by repetition or iteration. 1
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Origin of iterant
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin iterant- (stem of iterāns), present participle of iterāre to repeat. See iterate, -ant
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Parts of speech for Iterant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iterant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
iterant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for iterant
adjective iterant
- irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- sporadic — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
- fitful — coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.
- infrequent — happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely: infrequent visits.
- occasional — occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then: an occasional headache.
Antonyms for iterant
adjective iterant
- constant — You use constant to describe something that happens all the time or is always there.
- frequent — happening or occurring at short intervals: to make frequent trips to Tokyo.
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- regular — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
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