base case
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The part of a recursive definition or algorithm that is not defined in terms of itselfThe part of a recursive definition or algorithm that is not defined in terms of itself.
Meaning
2 sensesThe part of a recursive definition or algorithm that is not defined in terms of itself.
The basis in mathematical induction, showing that a statement holds when n is equal to the lowest value that n is given in the question (usually 0 or 1).
Forms
plural: base cases| Singular | base case |
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