Recrudescence

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.krʊˈdɛsəns/

Definitions of recrudescence

noun the recurrence or outbreak of a disease, or the revival of a bad situation

Example Sentences

A1 After a period of peace, there was a recrudescence of violence in the region.

A2 The doctor warned the patient about the possibility of a recrudescence of symptoms if they didn't follow the treatment plan.

B1 The recrudescence of old conflicts threatened to destabilize the fragile peace agreement.

B2 The recrudescence of the disease was unexpected and caught the medical community off guard.

C1 The recrudescence of nationalist sentiments in the country led to widespread protests.

C2 The recrudescence of the virus highlighted the importance of ongoing research and development of new vaccines.

Examples of recrudescence in a Sentence

formal The recrudescence of the disease has raised concerns among public health officials.

informal The recrudescence of drama between those two is exhausting to watch.

slang I can't believe the recrudescence of that trend from the 90s.

figurative The recrudescence of memories flooded her mind as she walked through the old neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of recrudescence

past tense

recrudesced

plural

recrudescences

comparative

more recrudescent

superlative

most recrudescent

present tense

recrudesces

future tense

will recrudesce

perfect tense

has recrudesced

continuous tense

is recrudescing

singular

recrudescence

positive degree

recrudescent

infinitive

to recrudesce

gerund

recrudescing

participle

recrudescent

Origin and Evolution of recrudescence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recrudescence' originated from the Latin word 'recrudescere', meaning to become raw again or to break out afresh.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe the reactivation or return of a disease, the term 'recrudescence' has evolved to also refer to the revival or resurgence of any negative situation or condition.