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Definición de recursive en inglés:


Saltos de línea: re|cur|sive
Pronunciación: /rɪˈkəːsɪv


  • 1Characterized by recurrence or repetition, in particular:
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  • 1.1 Mathematics & Linguistics Relating to or involving the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results: this restriction ensures that the grammar is recursive
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    • He studied consistency of arithmetic, proving that formal arithmetic with recursive definitions is consistent.
    • She published papers on mathematical logic, recursive function theory, and theoretical computer science.
    • Kleene's research was on the theory of algorithms and recursive functions.
  • 1.2 Computing Relating to or involving a program or routine of which a part requires the application of the whole, so that its explicit interpretation requires in general many successive executions: a recursive subroutine
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    • An expression could invoke recursive functions or entire subprograms, for example.



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  • Now he's released a new essay, which is, recursively enough, about the art of the essay itself.
  • Self-regulated learners engage recursively in a cycle of cognitive activities as they work through a given task.
  • Okay, you will now program it iteratively, not recursively.


late 18th century (in the general sense): from late Latin recurs- 'returned' (from the verb recurrere 'run back') + -ive. Specific uses have arisen in the 20th century.

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