noun
recursion
Recursion (noun) means the act of recurring.
noun
1
The act of recurring.
2
The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.
3
The invocation of a procedure from within itself.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin recursiō (“the act of running back or again, return”), from recurrō (“run back; return”), from re- (“back, again”) + currō (“run”).
Rhymes for recursion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of recursion?
"recursion" (noun) means the act of recurring.
What are the different meanings of recursion?
"recursion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of recurring; 2. The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself; 3. The invocation of a procedure from within itself.