iterable

[ˈɪtərəbəl]

iterable Definition

• 1. able to be iterated or repeated
• 2. able to be used in a sequence of repeated operations

Using iterable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "iterable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  In Python, a list is an iterable object.

• Example

  An iterable data structure can be traversed sequentially.

• Example

  The for loop in Java can iterate over any iterable object.

iterable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for iterable

• repeatable
• reproducible
• sequential

Phrases with iterable

• iterable protocol

  a specific interface that an object must implement to be considered iterable in Python

  Example

  The iterable protocol requires an object to have an __iter__() method that returns an iterator.

• iterable object

  an object that can be used in a sequence of repeated operations

  Example

  A string is an iterable object because it can be used in a loop to access each character.

• iterable function

  a function that returns an iterable object

  Example

  The range() function in Python is an iterable function that generates a sequence of numbers.

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Summary: iterable in Brief

The term 'iterable' [ˈɪtərəbəl] refers to something that can be iterated or repeated, such as a data structure that can be traversed sequentially. It is often used in programming contexts, such as in Python where an object must implement the iterable protocol to be considered iterable. Examples include a list, string, or range of numbers.