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Recursive
see synonyms of recursiveAdjective
1. recursive
of or relating to a recursion
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Recursive
see synonyms of recursive adjective
1.
reapplying the same formula or algorithm to a number or result in order to generate the next number or result in a series
2.
returning again and again to a point or points already made
a recursive style of writing
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Recursive
see synonyms of recursiveadj.
1. Of or relating to a repeating process whose output at each stage is applied as input in the succeeding stage.
2. Mathematics Of or relating to a sequential formula or function in which the first term or first set of terms is given, but in which subsequent terms are defined in relation to preceding terms.
3. Computers Of or relating to an algorithm or procedure which refers to itself in its definition or calls itself in its execution.
4. Linguistics Relating to or characterized by recursion.
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