Recursive: meaning, definitions and examples

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recursive

 

[ rษชหˆkษœหrsษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results.

Synonyms

cyclical, iterative, repetitive

Examples of usage

  • The formula is recursive, meaning that each step builds upon the previous one.
  • The recursive sequence can be represented by a simple equation.
  • In computer science, recursive functions are commonly used to solve complex problems.
Context #2 | Adjective

computing

Characterized by or relating to the process of calling a function within itself.

Synonyms

self-referential

Examples of usage

  • The recursive function calls itself to break down a problem into smaller subproblems.
  • The recursive algorithm efficiently solves the task by dividing it into simpler parts.
Context #3 | Noun

linguistics

A word or phrase that refers back to a previously used word or phrase, especially within the same sentence.

Synonyms

back-referencing, reflexive

Examples of usage

  • In the sentence 'She opened the door and entered,' the word 'she' is a recursive pronoun referring back to the subject.
  • Recursive pronouns help maintain coherence and clarity in writing.

Translations

Translations of the word "recursive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recursivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคฐเคพเคตเคฐเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rekursiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rekursif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะบัƒั€ัะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rekurencyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ๅธฐ็š„ (ใ•ใ„ใใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcursif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recursivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถz yinelemeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๊ท€์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุฑุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rekurzivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rekurzรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€’ๅฝ’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rekurziven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurkvรฆmt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะบัƒั€ัะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rekursiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recursivo

Etymology

The term 'recursive' originated from the Latin word 'recurrere', which means 'to run back'. It was first used in mathematics to describe functions that refer back to themselves. Over time, the concept of recursion expanded to various fields like computer science, linguistics, and more. The idea of self-reference and repetition is fundamental to the concept of recursion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,131, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.