| recurs |
| recursion | (n) (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation |
| recursive | (adj) of or relating to a recursion |
| recursive definition | (n) (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps |
| recursive routine | (n) a routine that can call itself |
| Recursant | a. [ L. recursans, -antis, p. pr. of recursare to run back, v. freq. of recurrere. See Recure. ] (Her.) Displayed with the back toward the spectator; -- said especially of an eagle. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Recursion | n. [ L. recursio. See Recur. ] The act of recurring; return. [ Obs. ] Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ] [ 1913 Webster ] |