/ Dictionary / Index R recursion formula: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: recur'sion for"mula Pronunciation: [key] — Math. Math. a formula for determining the next term of a sequence from one or more of the preceding terms. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. recursion recursive Related Content Daily Word Quiz: censure Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language