noun
recursion
Recursion (noun) means the fact of happening again.
noun
1
The fact of happening again.
2
(maths, computing) Defining something, usually a function, using that same thing within its own definition.
3
(computing) A procedure calling itself while it is still running.
"This function uses recursion to compute factorials."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin recursiō ("the act of running back or again, return"), which came from recurrō ("run back; return"), in turn from re- ("back, again") plus currō ("run").
Rhymes for recursion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of recursion?
"recursion" (noun) means the fact of happening again.
What are the different meanings of recursion?
"recursion" has 3 main meanings: 1. The fact of happening again; 2. (maths, computing) Defining something, usually a function, using that same thing within its own definition; 3. (computing) A procedure calling itself while it is still running.
