Recursive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Recursive is an adjective meaning drawing upon itself, referring back.
Meaning
drawing upon itself, referring back.
More Meanings
- (mathematics, not comparable) of an expression, each term of which is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
- (computing, not comparable) of a program or function that calls itself
- (computing theory, not comparable, of a function) which can be computed by a theoretical model of a computer, in a finite amount of time
- (computing theory, not comparable, of a set) whose characteristic function is recursive (4)
Example Sentences
The recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other
Synonyms for recursive
Depending on context, synonyms include algorithmic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include algorithmic, recursion, recurrent, recurring, return, recurrence.
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