recurrence relation

noun

an equation that recursively defines a sequence; each term of the sequence is defined as a function of the preceding terms.

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difference equation
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Meanings

nounrecurrence relation (plural recurrence relations)

plural recurrence relations

  1. mathematicsan equation that recursively defines a sequence; each term of the sequence is defined as a function of the preceding terms.

    Synonyms: difference equation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan equation that recursively defines a sequence; each term of the sequence is defined as a function of the preceding terms.

Similar
difference equation

Translations

Danish rekursionsligning
  • rekursionsligningrecurrence relation
Finnish palautuskaava, rekursiokaava
  • palautuskaavarecurrence relation
  • rekursiokaavarecurrence relation
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“recurrence relation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recurrence%20relation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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