Recidivate

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪdəˌveɪt/

Definitions of recidivate

verb to relapse into a previous behavior or condition, especially criminal behavior

Example Sentences

A1 He recidivated by committing the same crime again.

A2 The prisoner recidivated shortly after being released from jail.

B1 The rehabilitation program aims to reduce the likelihood of recidivating.

B2 Despite receiving counseling, he recidivated within a few months.

C1 The recidivism rate in this region is concerning, with many offenders recidivating multiple times.

C2 The study found that certain factors, such as lack of support systems, can increase the likelihood of recidivating.

Examples of recidivate in a Sentence

formal The rehabilitation program aims to reduce the likelihood of individuals recidivating after their release from prison.

informal They're worried that he might recidivate and end up back in jail.

slang If you keep hanging out with those troublemakers, you're gonna recidivate for sure.

figurative His tendency to recidivate in unhealthy habits is hindering his personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of recidivate

past tense

recidivated

plural

recidivates

comparative

more recidivate

superlative

most recidivate

present tense

recidivates

future tense

will recidivate

perfect tense

have recidivated

continuous tense

is recidivating

singular

recidivates

positive degree

recidivate

infinitive

to recidivate

gerund

recidivating

participle

recidivated

Origin and Evolution of recidivate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recidivate' originated from the Latin word 'recidivare', which means 'to relapse'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'recidivate' has come to be used in the context of criminal behavior to describe the act of relapsing into criminal behavior after a period of improvement or rehabilitation.