recurrent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of RECURRENT

occurring or appearing at intervals <had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it>

Synonyms continual, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring

Related Words alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial; aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Near Antonyms eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

Antonyms constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing

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