recurrence
1 synonym and 1 antonym for recurrence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The return of something that happened before, especially a symptom or problem.
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How to use recurrence
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
risk of recurrence
prevent a recurrence
Etymology
From recurrent plus -ence, ultimately from Latin recurrere ("to run back, return").
Full origin of recurrence →Frequently asked questions
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.
