recurrence
Recurrence (noun) means the return of something that happened before, especially a symptom or problem. Example: “The doctor warned of a possible recurrence of the infection.”
How to use recurrence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething happening again after it already happened once.
Word forms
recurrences plural
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The doctor warned of a possible _____ of the infection.
Etymology
From recurrent plus -ence, ultimately from Latin recurrere ("to run back, return").
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What does “recurrence” mean?
The word “recurrence” means the return of something that happened before, especially a symptom or problem. In plain terms, something happening again after it already happened once.
How do you pronounce “recurrence”?
“Recurrence” is pronounced ruh-K-uhns (/rəˈkɝ.əns/ in IPA).
How do you use “recurrence” in a sentence?
Here is “recurrence” used in a sentence: “The doctor warned of a possible recurrence of the infection.”
What part of speech is “recurrence”?
“Recurrence” is a noun.
Where does the word “recurrence” come from?
The word “recurrence” comes from Latin. From recurrent plus -ence, ultimately from Latin recurrere ("to run back, return").
Is “recurrence” a common word?
“Recurrence” is an uncommon word in modern English.