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recurse

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

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verb

Meaning 1

To execute a procedure recursively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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

Examples

  • The algorithm then recurses on the children of the current tree node.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: recur

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Back-formation from recursion.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Swedish: rekursera — Translations