2006-12-21 18:09:28 · 6 answers · asked by duong p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
something that repeats itself continuously
2006-12-21 18:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it is where a rule or procedure is applied repeatedly.
Here is an example of a recursive procedure applied to a sequence. The value of a term in a sequence is dependent on one or more previous terms. For example take the Fibonacci sequence
1 1 2 3 5 8 11 ...
Let a(n) be the nth term of the sequence. Then:
a(n) = a(n-2) + a(n-1)
for n >= 2
a(n) is defined recursively.
Here is a specific example.
a(6) = a(4) + a(5) = 3 + 5 = 8
2006-12-21 18:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by Northstar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recursive means a function or a step which occurs several times, again and again. Repeted calls means recursive.
2006-12-21 18:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by dexter_theboygenius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recursive is another meaning the word of periodic. You can often see recursive in phrases like recursive infections, recursive amount while quoting proposal for service etc.
Hope this helps
2006-12-21 18:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by siva_kum 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Recursive is method to call back its own function. For example, A call B and B call back A. This process is continuously breakdown into small unit. Recusive can occur in its own procedure calling. For example, A call back A again and continous breakdown till reach small limit.
2006-12-21 18:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by seah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recursive is something that is recursive. You get the point?
2006-12-21 18:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by Astro newbie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋