Recidivous

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/

Definitions of recidivous

adjective tending to relapse into a previous condition or behavior, especially criminal behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The recidivous criminal was arrested again for stealing.

A2 The recidivous shoplifter was caught red-handed by the security guard.

B1 Despite receiving rehabilitation, the recidivous offender continued to commit crimes.

B2 The recidivous drug addict struggled to break free from the cycle of addiction.

C1 The recidivous white-collar criminal was sentenced to a longer prison term.

C2 The recidivous serial killer was deemed too dangerous to ever be released from prison.

Examples of recidivous in a Sentence

formal The recidivous behavior of the criminal led to his multiple arrests.

informal That guy is so recidivous, he keeps getting in trouble with the law.

slang She's a recidivous troublemaker, always causing problems.

figurative His recidivous tendencies towards procrastination hindered his academic progress.

Grammatical Forms of recidivous

• past tense: recidivated
• plural: recidivous
• comparative: more recidivous
• superlative: most recidivous
• present tense: recidivates
• future tense: will recidivate
• perfect tense: has recidivated
• continuous tense: is recidivating
• singular: recidivous
• positive degree: recidivous
• infinitive: to recidivate
• gerund: recidivating
• participle: recidivating

Origin and Evolution of recidivous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recidivous' originated from the Latin word 'recidivus' meaning 'recurring' or 'relapsing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'recidivous' has maintained its original meaning of relapsing or recurring, often used in medical and legal contexts to describe individuals who repeatedly engage in criminal behavior or experience a relapse of a medical condition.