"infinite recursion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: infinite recursions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} infinite recursion (countable and uncountable, plural infinite recursions)
  1. (programming) Any recursion that continues without end. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Programming Related terms: crock recursion Translations (Translations): récursion infinie (French), recursividad infinita (Spanish)

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