recursion vs repeating

recursion

noun
  • The act of recurring. 

  • The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself. 

  • The invocation of a procedure from within itself. 

repeating

noun
  • Repetition. 

adj
  • That repeats; repetitive. 

  • Of a decimal: recurring. 

  • Of a firearm: capable of firing multiple times without needing recharging. 

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