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recurrent

[rɪˈkʌrənt]

recurrent Definition

  • 1occurring often or repeatedly
  • 2returning 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

Phrases with recurrent

  • an event that happens repeatedly at regular intervals

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.