recursively

[rɪˈkərsɪvli]

recursively Definition

in a way that involves doing something repeatedly, with each repetition using the result of the previous one.

Using recursively: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recursively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The function calls itself recursively until it reaches the base case.

  • Example

    The algorithm works recursively to solve the problem.

  • Example

    The program searches the directory recursively to find all files within subdirectories.

recursively Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recursively

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Summary: recursively in Brief

The adverb 'recursively' [rɪˈkərsɪvli] describes a process that involves repeating an action, using the result of the previous iteration. It is commonly used in computer science and mathematics, such as when a function calls itself repeatedly until it reaches a base case or when an algorithm solves a problem by breaking it down into smaller subproblems.