Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recursively
adverb
/rɪˈkɜː.sɪv.li/
Definition
In a manner where a process refers to itself in order to solve a problem.
Examples
- The function calls itself recursively until it reaches the base case.
- In mathematical terms, defining a sequence recursively can simplify complex calculations.
- She explained the concept by recursively breaking down the steps involved.
Meaning
Recursively describes a method of processing where the solution to a problem depends on solutions to smaller instances of the same problem.
Synonyms
- iteratively
- self-referentially
- repeatedly
