The difference between Iterative and Repetitive
When used as adjectives, iterative means of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome, whereas repetitive means happening many times in a similar way.
Iterative is also noun with the meaning: a verb showing the iterative aspect.
check bellow for the other definitions of Iterative and Repetitive
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Iterative as an adjective:
Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
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Iterative as an adjective (grammar):
Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.
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Iterative as a noun (grammar):
A verb showing the iterative aspect.
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Repetitive as an adjective:
Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.