Definitions
- Describing an event or situation that happens repeatedly but with no specific pattern or schedule. - Referring to something that occurs frequently or regularly, but not necessarily on a set schedule. - Talking about something that happens again after a break or pause.
- Describing an event or situation that happens repeatedly and follows a predictable pattern or schedule. - Referring to something that occurs frequently or regularly on a set schedule. - Talking about something that happens again after a set amount of time has passed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events or situations that happen more than once.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or present participles.
- 3Both words have the prefix 're-', which means 'again'.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Recurring implies a less predictable or regular pattern, while reoccurring suggests a more predictable or scheduled pattern.
- 2Schedule: Recurring events may not follow a set schedule, while reoccurring events often do.
- 3Timing: Recurring events may happen again after any amount of time, while reoccurring events happen after a set amount of time has passed.
- 4Usage: Recurring is more commonly used than reoccurring in everyday language.
Remember this!
Recurring and reoccurring both describe events or situations that happen more than once. However, recurring suggests a less predictable or regular pattern, while reoccurring implies a more predictable or scheduled pattern. Additionally, recurring is more commonly used in everyday language.
