recursive

Definitions

Characterized by recurrence or repetition, especially in a mathematical or computational process.

Relating to a function or procedure that calls itself during its execution.

Involving the repeated application of a rule or definition to successive results.

Examples

The function uses a recursive algorithm to calculate the factorial of a number.

The artist created a recursive pattern where smaller versions of the image were nested within the larger design.

Synonyms

repetitive iterative recurrent self-referential cyclical looping reiterative

Antonyms

linear non-repetitive finite straightforward terminal one-off non-recursive