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recurrent
Recurrent (adj) means happening again and again.
adj
1
Happening again and again.
"The patient complained of recurrent chest pain."
2
Not passing quickly; lasting.
3
Curving back towards where it started.
"a recurrent nerve or artery"
4
Bent back towards the base or starting point.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin recurrens, the present participle of recurrere; morphologically it is recur + -ent.
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What is the meaning of recurrent?
"recurrent" (adj) means happening again and again.
What is another word for recurrent?
Other words for "recurrent" include repeated, perennial.
What is the opposite of recurrent?
Opposites of "recurrent" include momentary, transient.
What are the different meanings of recurrent?
"recurrent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening again and again; 2. Not passing quickly; lasting; 3. Curving back towards where it started.
