(Computer Science)
A method of problem solving that depends on solving smaller instances of the same problem to get the solution
A method of problem solving that depends on solving smaller instances of the same problem to get the solution
by #science October 21, 2020
by Theron Valor October 19, 2011
A word describing a paradox in which a situation or event inherently repeats itself for what can only be assumed to be an infinite number of times.
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Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
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Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
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Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
Then Person 1 says, “Well, imagine this:”
Person 2: Alright, I get it!
Person 2: Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.
Person 1: Well, imagine this:
Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
Then Person 1 says, “Well, imagine this:
Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
Then Person 1 says, “Well, imagine this:
Person 1 says, “Did you see the Urban Dictionary page for recursive? It’s pretty meta!“
Then, Person 2 says, “Yeah, but I didn’t really understand it. I think I need an example.”
Then Person 1 says, “Well, imagine this:”
Person 2: Alright, I get it!
by MediatorWishi August 20, 2020
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?"
by MadderoftheFew August 8, 2017