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re·cur·sion  (r-kûrzhn)
n. Mathematics
1. An expression, such as a polynomial, each term of which is determined by application of a formula to preceding terms.
2. A formula that generates the successive terms of a recursion.

[Late Latin recursi, recursin-, a running back, from Latin recursus, past participle of recurrere, to run back; see recur.]

re·cursive adj.
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Adj.1.recursive - of or relating to a recursion
algorithmic - of or relating to or having the characteristics of an algorithm
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recursive [rɪˈkɜːsɪv] ADJrecursivo


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