First Known Use: 1578
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recurrent
adjective re·cur·rent \-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt\
: happening or appearing again and again
Full Definition of RECURRENT
1
: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs
2
: returning or happening time after time <recurrent complaints>
— re·cur·rent·ly adverb
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Origin of RECURRENT
Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere
Related to RECURRENT
- Synonyms
- continual, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, intermittent, recurring
- Antonyms
- constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing
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RECURRENT Defined for Kids
recurrent
adjective re·cur·rent \ri-ˈkər-ənt\
Definition of RECURRENT for Kids
: happening or appearing again and again <a recurrent infection>
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recurrent
adjective re·cur·rent \-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt\
Medical Definition of RECURRENT
1
: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course—used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs
2
: returning or happening time after time <recurrent pain>
—re·cur·rent·ly adverb
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