recursion

(noun)

noun

1. (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation

Definition categories: thought, formula, rule

Sentences with recursion as a noun:

- n! = n × (n − 1)! (for n > 0) or 1 (for n = 0) defines the factorial function using recursion.

- This function uses recursion to compute factorials.