recurrent

[ri-kur-uhnt, -kuhr-]

adjective

1. that recurs; occurring or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.

   Synonyms: intermittent, persistent, repeated

2. Anatomy.,  turned back so as to run in a reverse direction, as a nerve, artery, branch, etc.

recurrent

/ rɪˈkʌrənt /

adjective

1. happening or tending to happen again or repeatedly

2. anatomy (of certain nerves, branches of vessels, etc) turning back, so as to run in the opposite direction

Other Word Forms

• recurrence noun
• recurrently adverb
• unrecurrent adjective
• unrecurrently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of recurrent¹

1590–1600; < Latin recurrent- (stem of recurrēns ), present participle of recurrere to run back, equivalent to recurr ( ere ) ( recur ) + -ent- -ent

Example Sentences

So unsurprisingly, the Federal Trade Commission last year finalized a “click to cancel” rule, requiring that it be as easy to cancel a recurrent subscription as it is to sign up.

From Los Angeles Times

Charities say the findings could help provide an explanation, in some cases, for the trauma and devastation of recurrent miscarriage.

From BBC

Last year, I saw an oncologist for recurrent fevers.

From Salon

"This decision was not made lightly, but it is driven by the health challenges he has faced over the past few years, particularly with allergies and recurrent chest infections while touring extensively," the statement said.

From BBC

"If we can't turn that into recurrent funding, we're back to square one or even worse off. It's a temporary breather," she added.

From BBC

Related Words

• frequent 
• intermittent 
• periodic 
• recurring 
• repeated 
• repetitive