recursive function

noun

Any function that uses recursion and can call itself until a certain condition is met.

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Meanings

nounrecursive function (plural recursive functions)

plural recursive functions

  1. computingAny function that uses recursion and can call itself until a certain condition is met.
  2. mathematicsAny function whose value may be obtained using a finite number of operations using a precisely specified algorithm.

Translations

French fonction récursive
  • fonction récursiveTranslations
Polish funkcja obliczalna
  • funkcja obliczalnaTranslations
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APA

recursive function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recursive%20function

MLA

“recursive function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recursive%20function. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “recursive function,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/recursive%20function.

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