RECURSIVE
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of RECURSIVE
Drawing upon itself, referring back.
"The recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other"
Of an expression, each term of which is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
Of a program or function that calls itself
Examples of RECURSIVE in a Sentence
- "The recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other"
Word Details
Is RECURSIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECURSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECURSIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECURSIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | u | r | s | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECURSIVE
100 words from the letters in RECURSIVE
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How to Use RECURSIVE in Word Games
RECURSIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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