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tag: 67BJZXK3F1
kind: concept
name: Recursive function
sources:
  - wikipedia: en:76765067@r1368301704
    locator: Glossary of logic, section R
    note: adopted
    mention: wikipedia://en/76765067#PJ5L
    sections: [Summary]
inventory: [VT1WMM3HKP]
---

## Summary

A function that can be computed by a procedure that calls itself, directly or indirectly, with a base case to prevent infinite recursion.