1. (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation; also, the repeated application or execution of a pattern, function or definition; an expression that is recursive
   "The Fibonacci sequence is a classic example of recursion in mathematics"
    
2. (computing) calling a function from within the same function
   "The programmer used recursion to efficiently solve the problem"

Derived forms: recursions

Type of: formula, rule

Encyclopedia: Recursion, infinite