Recurrence

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɜrəns/

Definitions of recurrence

noun something that occurs again

Example Sentences

A1 I noticed a recurrence of the same issue with my computer.

A2 The recurrence of bad weather caused the event to be postponed.

B1 The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were due to a recurrence of the illness.

B2 The recurrence of the theme throughout the novel added depth to the story.

C1 The recurrence of economic downturns is a common feature of the global market.

C2 The recurrence of conflicts in the region has led to ongoing instability.

Examples of recurrence in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms may be due to the recurrence of the underlying condition.

informal I heard there might be a recurrence of the issue we had last year.

slang I can't believe the recurrence of drama in this group chat.

figurative The recurrence of bad habits can be detrimental to one's overall well-being.

Grammatical Forms of recurrence

• past tense: recurred
• plural: recurrences
• comparative: more recurrent
• superlative: most recurrent
• present tense: recur
• future tense: will recur
• perfect tense: have recurred
• continuous tense: is recurring
• singular: recurrence
• positive degree: recurrent
• infinitive: to recur
• gerund: recurring
• participle: recurring

Origin and Evolution of recurrence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recurrence' originated from the Latin word 'recurrentia', which is derived from the verb 'recurrere' meaning 'to run back'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recurrence' has come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, medicine, and psychology to describe the act of happening again or repeatedly.