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recursive definition

recursive definition noun: a definition of a term within which the term itself appears, and that is well-founded, avoiding an infinite regress.

Noun

recursive definition (plural recursive definitions)

  1. A definition of a term within which the term itself appears, and that is well-founded, avoiding an infinite regress.

recursive definition meaning in Tamil

recursive definition in Tamil

மீள்வரு வரையறை

Synonyms of recursive definition

Forms of recursive definition

pluralrecursive definitions

Questions about recursive definition

What does recursive definition mean?
Recursive definition means a definition of a term within which the term itself appears, and that is well-founded, avoiding an infinite regress.
What is recursive definition in Tamil?
Recursive definition in Tamil is மீள்வரு வரையறை. See Recursive definition meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is recursive definition?
Recursive definition is a noun.
What is the plural of recursive definition?
The plural of recursive definition is recursive definitions.

Words near recursive definition in the dictionary

  1. recursive
  2. recursive acronym
  3. recursive acronyms
  4. recursive compound word
  5. recursive compound words
  6. recursive definition
  7. recursive definitions
  8. recursive descent
  9. recursive function
  10. recursive functions
  11. recursive neural network

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