recurrent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌrənt/

Definition

Happening or appearing again and again, often in a similar way.

Examples

• The patient reported a recurrent fever that lasted for several days.

• We need to address the recurrent issues in our software development process.

• The theme of loss is recurrent throughout the novel.

How to Use recurrent

recurrent in (prepositional phrase)

Appearing again and again within a particular context or field. — "This type of error is recurrent in early drafts of student essays."

recurrent issue (collocation)

A problem or difficulty that continues to happen. — "The recurrent issue of funding shortages affects many research projects."

Synonyms of recurrent

Words with a similar meaning to recurrent:

• repeated
• frequent
• recurring
• periodic

Antonyms of recurrent

Words with the opposite meaning to recurrent:

• infrequent
• occasional
• unique

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