Definitions
- Describing something that happens repeatedly or frequently. - Referring to a pattern or cycle that repeats itself over time. - Talking about an event or situation that occurs regularly or at fixed intervals.
- Describing something that occurs at irregular intervals or with breaks in between. - Referring to something that starts and stops repeatedly. - Talking about something that is not continuous or consistent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that happens repeatedly.
- 2Both words can be used to describe patterns or cycles.
- 3Both words can be used to describe medical conditions or symptoms.
- 4Both words can be used to describe problems or issues that persist over time.
- 5Both words can be used to describe events or situations that occur more than once.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Recurring implies a higher frequency than intermittent, which suggests less frequent occurrences.
- 2Consistency: Recurring implies a more consistent pattern, while intermittent suggests a less predictable or consistent pattern.
- 3Duration: Recurring suggests a longer-lasting pattern, while intermittent suggests a shorter duration or more sporadic pattern.
- 4Intensity: Recurring suggests a consistent level of intensity, while intermittent suggests varying levels of intensity.
- 5Connotation: Recurring has a neutral connotation, while intermittent can have a negative connotation when describing problems or issues.
Remember this!
Recurring and intermittent are both words that describe something that happens repeatedly, but they differ in frequency, consistency, duration, intensity, and connotation. Recurring implies a more frequent and consistent pattern, while intermittent suggests a less predictable or consistent pattern with varying levels of intensity. Recurring has a neutral connotation, while intermittent can have a negative connotation when describing problems or issues.
