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Recursive Call

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A recursive call is when a function calls itself within its own code, allowing for repetitive execution of the same set of instructions.

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