Recursion

(Computer Science)
A method of problem solving that depends on solving smaller instances of the same problem to get the solution

Command: Find your way home
Recursion: If you are at home stop moving

by #science October 21, 2020

recursive

adj. See recursive.

"Wow, that's recursive."

by Ian Copp May 13, 2005

Recursion

Recursion occurs when a thing is defined in terms of itself or of its type. Recursion is used in a variety of disciplines ranging from linguistics to logic. The most common application of recursion is in mathematics and computer science, where a function being defined is applied within its own definition. While this apparently defines an infinite number of instances (function values), it is often done in such a way that no loop or infinite chain of references can occur. Recursion can also describe a person of higher standing who, upon introduction, strikes thoughts along the lines of "How did he get there?"

I need to get the sword, but there are enemies in the way! It's a fucking recursion!

by MadderoftheFew August 7, 2017

Recursion

Did you mean: Recursion?

Recursion is the repeated application of a recursive procedure or definition.

(Taken from Google)

If you search recursion on Google, it says "Did you mean: recursion?"

by DerpGuyDICTIONARY May 26, 2017

recursion

recursion

recursion

by j__s June 11, 2020

Recursion

See 'recursion.'

In order to understand recursion, you must first understand recursion.

by Fibonacci12358 May 22, 2009

recursivity

-See recursivity

read recursivity's example

by aris June 15, 2004