Recursive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Recursive ( adjective )

1. Of or relating to a procedure that can be repeated many times, usually with a simpler instance of the problem as an argument, until the required result is achieved.
2. Relating to a function or expression that calls itself, especially in order to solve a problem or to define a value in terms of simpler values.

Origin:

Late latin recursive, from latin recurrere 'to run back, return', from re- + currere 'to run'.

Examples:

1. The process of factorial calculation is a recursive one.
2. The recursive algorithms are much faster than the iterative ones.
3. The tower of Hanoi is a classic example of recursive problem solving.
4. The recursive function calls itself until the base case is reached.
5. The concept of recursion is widely used in computer science and mathematics.

(As a noun)

Recursive ( noun )

1. Of or relating to a procedure that can be repeated many times, usually with a simpler instance of the problem as an argument, until the required result is achieved.
2. Relating to a function or expression that calls itself, especially in order to solve a problem or to define a value in terms of simpler values.

Origin:

Late latin recursive, from latin recurrere 'to run back, return', from re- + currere 'to run'.

Examples:

1. The process of factorial calculation is a recursive one.
2. The recursive algorithms are much faster than the iterative ones.
3. The tower of Hanoi is a classic example of recursive problem solving.
4. The recursive function calls itself until the base case is reached.
5. The concept of recursion is widely used in computer science and mathematics.