RECURSION

recursion

(noun) (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

recursion (countable and uncountable, plural recursions)

The act of recurring.

(mathematics) The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

(computing) The invocation of a procedure from within itself.

Anagrams

• coinsurer

Source: Wiktionary


Re*cur"sion (-shn), n. Etym: [L. recursio. See Recur.]

Definition: The act of recurring; return. [Obs.] Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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