Isn't "transitive" the wrong word?

[Jeff Nowakowski]

Janice Caron wrote:
> 
> So, we're all clear, right? Everyone understands why we say "const is
> transitive", not "const is recursive"?

I'd be interested in your definition of "recursive", given at the same 
level of detail with which you examined "transitive".  I'd think you'd 
find you're saying exactly the same thing.  Transitivity is recursive in 
nature.

-Jeff