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Meaning of tail recursion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The technique of writing a function so that recursive calls are only done immediately before function return, particularly when recursive control structures are used in place of iterative ones.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi häntärekursio
日本語 末尾再帰

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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