adj
Uncommon
recurring
rih-KUR-rihng
Recurring (adj) means happening repeatedly or coming back again and again. Example: “He has a recurring dream about missing an exam.”
adj
1
Happening repeatedly or coming back again and again.
"He has a recurring dream about missing an exam."
"The company set up a recurring monthly payment."
"A recurring problem with the old printer is that it jams every week."
2
Of a decimal number: repeating the same digit or digits forever.
"1/3 written as a decimal is a recurring 0.333..."
"The answer to that division is a recurring decimal, so we round it."
"In 0.666..., the digit six is recurring, and it never stops."
How to use recurring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening over and over, or (for decimals) repeating endlessly.
Common pairings
recurring payment
recurring theme
recurring dream
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Word forms
- Plural
- recurrings
- Comparative
- more recurring
- Superlative
- most recurring
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What does “recurring” mean?
The word “recurring” means happening repeatedly or coming back again and again. In plain terms, happening over and over, or (for decimals) repeating endlessly.
How do you pronounce “recurring”?
“Recurring” is pronounced rih-KUR-rihng (/ɹɪˈkɝɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “recurring” in a sentence?
Here is “recurring” used in a sentence: “He has a recurring dream about missing an exam.”
What is another word for “recurring”?
Words with a similar meaning to “recurring” include repetitive.
What part of speech is “recurring”?
“Recurring” is an adjective.
Is “recurring” a common word?
“Recurring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “recurring” have?
“Recurring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: happening repeatedly or coming back again and again.
What is the difference between recurring and occasional?
Recurring describes something that happens repeatedly and predictably, often on a regular pattern, while occasional describes something that happens now and then without a set pattern. A recurring payment happens on a fixed schedule; an occasional payment happens irregularly.
What does recurring mean in mathematics?
In mathematics, a recurring decimal is one in which the same digit or sequence of digits repeats forever, such as 0.333... where the 3 recurs indefinitely. This is distinct from the everyday sense of recurring, which simply means happening again and again over time.
What is a common example of a recurring expense?
A recurring expense is a cost that comes back on a regular schedule, such as a monthly subscription, rent, or an insurance premium. The term is widely used in personal finance and business to distinguish predictable, repeated costs from one-off purchases.
