iteratiivselt

Iteratiivselt is an Estonian adverb meaning “in an iterative manner” or “by iteration.” It describes actions or processes that proceed through repeated cycles, where each cycle builds on the results of the previous one and is refined based on feedback or testing.

Linguistic notes: The word is derived from the adjective iteratiivne (iterative) with the adverbial suffix -lt, a common Estonian formation used to indicate manner.

In practice, iteratiivselt is used across disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, data analysis, and product development to convey that work proceeds through iterations. It is often applied to describe algorithms that improve through successive refinements or development processes that incorporate user feedback after each cycle. For example, one might say that a software project is developed iteratively, starting from a minimal prototype and enhancing it iteratively after each round of testing.

See also: iterative method, iteration (math), iterative design, agile development. In English, the direct equivalent term is iteratively.