Recurrent

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɜrənt/

Definitions of recurrent

noun a recurrent event or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I have a recurrent appointment with my dentist every six months.

A2 She suffers from recurrent headaches that affect her daily life.

B1 The recurrent theme in his artwork is nature and wildlife.

B2 The novel explores the recurrent motif of love and loss.

C1 The scientist studied the recurrent patterns in climate change over the past century.

C2 The director's films often feature recurrent symbols and imagery that add depth to the narrative.

adjective occurring often or repeatedly

Example Sentences

A1 I have a recurrent dream about flying.

A2 She suffers from recurrent headaches.

B1 The company experienced recurrent issues with their software.

B2 The recurrent theme in his artwork is nature.

C1 The novel explores the concept of recurrent time loops.

C2 The scientist conducted a study on the recurrent patterns in climate change.

Examples of recurrent in a Sentence

formal The patient has been experiencing recurrent episodes of migraines.

informal She keeps getting those recurrent headaches.

slang Her recurrent migraines are a real pain.

figurative The recurrent issues in their relationship keep coming back like a boomerang.

Grammatical Forms of recurrent

past tense

recurred

plural

recurrents

comparative

more recurrent

superlative

most recurrent

present tense

recur

future tense

will recur

perfect tense

have recurred

continuous tense

is recurring

singular

recurrent

positive degree

recurrent

infinitive

to recur

gerund

recurring

participle

recurring

Origin and Evolution of recurrent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recurrent' originated from the Latin word 'recurrere', which means to run back.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'recurrent' has retained its original meaning of happening repeatedly or periodically, but has also come to be used in various contexts to describe things that occur in a cyclical or repetitive manner.