TechnologySeptember 5, 2026

recursive

ri-KUR-siv

Definition

Characterized by a process where a system, program, or operation calls or applies itself repeatedly to generate increasingly advanced versions or results.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'recurrere,' meaning 'to run back.' It entered English to describe processes or formulas that involve the repeated application of a rule or procedure.

In the news

In the article, the term describes AI systems that can design and deploy their own successors. It is central to understanding how software evolution is becoming a self-feeding, accelerating loop.

Self-Improving AI to Reshape Data Center Power, Cooling, Operations

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