recursive function

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

Noun

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

Forms

recursive functions

Hypernyms

function

Hyponyms

partial recursive function primitive recursive function

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