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recursively

UK
/rɪˈkɜːsɪvli/
US
/rɪˈkɜr.sɪv.li/

Translations

recursivelyadverb
UK
/rɪˈkɜːsɪvli/
US
/rɪˈkɜr.sɪv.li/
The algorithm computes the factorial of a number recursively, calling itself on successively smaller values.
L’algorithme calcule la factorielle d’un nombre récursivement, en s’appelant lui-même sur des valeurs successivement plus petites.
Synonyms
repeatedly
iteratively
self-referentially

Definitions

recursivelyadverb
In a manner that involves or employs recursion, especially a process in which a function, procedure, or rule is applied to itself.
The algorithm computes the factorial of a number recursively, calling itself on successively smaller values.
In a self-referential or repeatedly applied way, each step operating on the result of the previous one.
The story unfolds recursively, each chapter reflecting upon the one before.
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