recursive(computing: of a program or function that calls itself) adjective [UK: rɪˈk.ɜː.sɪv] [US: rɪˈk.ɝː.sɪv]
recursive(mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms) adjective [UK: rɪˈk.ɜː.sɪv] [US: rɪˈk.ɝː.sɪv]