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recursion

(ri kʉr′z̸hən)

noun

a generating of the next number or result in a series by reapplying the algorithm on which the series is based to the number or result in the series that preceded it

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noun
Mathematics

An expression, such as a polynomial, each term of which is determined by application of a formula to preceding terms.
A formula that generates the successive terms of a recursion.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin recursiō, recursiōn-, a running back

Origin: , from Latin recursus

Origin: , past participle of recurrere, to run back; see recur

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