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Definition of recursively

recursively

/rɪˈkɝː.sɪv.li/
re · cur · sive · ly
Adjective:recursive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that involves the repeated application of a rule, definition, or procedure to successive results, or in which a function or routine calls itself.

Example

"The program searches the directory tree recursively until it locates all matching files."

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• Rhymes for recursively

• Nearby Words

recurrently
recurring
recursive
recursively
recusal
recuse
recut

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recursively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recursively
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