Recur vs. Recurse

Recur vs. Recurse — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Recur and Recurse

Recurverb

To have recourse (to) someone or something for assistance, support etc.

Recurseverb

To execute a procedure recursively.

The algorithm then recurses on the children of the current tree node.

Recurverb

(intransitive) To happen again.

The theme of the prodigal son recurs later in the third act.

Recurverb

To recurse.

Recurverb

happen or occur again;

This is a recurring story

Recurverb

return in thought or speech to something

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Recurverb

have recourse to;

The government resorted to rationing meat