recursively.

By applying the same rule to its own results or to smaller versions of the same problem.

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Words that belong together

• defined recursively
• recursively generated
• search recursively

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The sequence is defined recursively, with each new term calculated from the preceding terms.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation, qualification. Commonness: moderately common.