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recursively

 

[ rɪˈkərsɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

mathematics

In a way that involves a procedure that can be repeated multiple times, each time using the result of the previous iteration as the starting point.

Synonyms

iteratively, repeatedly

Examples of usage

  • The function is defined recursively, with each step depending on the previous one.
  • To solve the problem, you need to think recursively and break it down into smaller subproblems.
Context #2 | Adverb

computing

Referring to a programming technique in which a function calls itself in order to solve a problem.

Synonyms

self-referential

Examples of usage

  • The recursive algorithm is more elegant but may require more memory.
  • The function calls itself recursively until a base case is reached.
Context #3 | Adjective

linguistics

Relating to or involving a construction in which a word or phrase refers back to itself.

Synonyms

self-referential

Examples of usage

  • The sentence 'This sentence is false' is an example of a recursively self-referential statement.

Translations

Translations of the word "recursively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recursivamente

🇮🇳 पुनरावर्ती रूप से

🇩🇪 rekursiv

🇮🇩 secara rekursif

🇺🇦 рекурсивно

🇵🇱 rekursywnie

🇯🇵 再帰的に

🇫🇷 récursivement

🇪🇸 recursivamente

🇹🇷 özyinelemeli olarak

🇰🇷 재귀적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل تكراري

🇨🇿 rekurzivně

🇸🇰 rekurzívne

🇨🇳 递归地

🇸🇮 rekurzivno

🇮🇸 endurkvæmt

🇰🇿 рекурсивті

🇬🇪 რეკურსიულად

🇦🇿 rekursiv olaraq

🇲🇽 recursivamente

Etymology

The term 'recursively' is derived from the word 'recurse,' which comes from the Latin word 're-' (back) and 'currere' (to run). The concept of recursion has been used in various fields such as mathematics, computing, and linguistics to solve problems that can be broken down into smaller, similar subproblems. The idea of self-referentiality and repetition is central to the understanding of recursion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,948, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.