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co-recursive

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)sɪv

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing a definition, particularly of an algorithm, given in terms of its output, rather than its input.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Co-recursive algorithms allow infinite large objects to be used without necessarily running out of memory.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Latin co-der. English co- English recursive English co-recursive From co- + recursive.