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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

recursive

/riːˈkɜːsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does recursive mean?

adjective

Returning or recurring repeatedly, especially in a manner that involves a sequence of steps where each step is a smaller instance of the same problem or process.

Example

"The recursive algorithm used in the program allowed it to solve the problem efficiently."

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