recurrent

[rɪˈkʌrənt]

recurrent Definition

• 1. occurring often or repeatedly
• 2. returning to the same point; recurring

Using recurrent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recurrent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has recurrent nightmares about the accident.

• Example

  The company has been facing recurrent financial problems.

• Example

  Her recurrent migraines have been affecting her work.

recurrent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recurrent

• repeated
• recurring
• periodic
• cyclic
• intermittent

Antonyms for recurrent

• sporadic
• infrequent
• occasional

Phrases with recurrent

• recurrent event

  an event that happens repeatedly at regular intervals

  Example

  The festival is a recurrent event that takes place every year.

• recurrent theme

  a theme that appears repeatedly in a work of literature, art, or music

  Example

  The recurrent theme of love and loss runs throughout the novel.

• recurrent infection

  an infection that keeps coming back

  Example

  She has been suffering from recurrent infections for months.

Origins of recurrent

from Latin 'recurrere', meaning 'to run back'

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Summary: recurrent in Brief

The term 'recurrent' [rɪˈkʌrənt] describes something that happens often or repeatedly, or returns to the same point. It can refer to anything from nightmares to financial problems, as in 'The company has been facing recurrent financial problems.' The phrase 'recurrent event' denotes an event that happens repeatedly at regular intervals, while 'recurrent theme' refers to a theme that appears repeatedly in a work of literature, art, or music.