non-recursive
|non-re-cur-sive|
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/nɒn-rɪˈkɜːrsɪv/
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/nɒn-rɪˈkɜːsɪv/
not recursive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-recursive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'recursive' which comes from Latin 'recursivus', meaning 'running back'.
Historical Evolution
'Recursive' evolved from the Latin 'recursivus' to the modern English 'recursive', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-recursive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'recursive' meant 'running back', but in modern usage, it refers to a process that repeats itself. 'Non-recursive' negates this meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or using recursion.
The algorithm is non-recursive, making it easier to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41