recurrent

adjective

re·cur·rent ri-ˈkər-ənt How to pronounce recurrent (audio)

-ˈkə-rənt

: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course

—used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs

: returning or happening time after time

recurrent complaints

recurrently adverb

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Recurrent vs. Recurring

Is there a difference between recurring and recurrent? As is so often the case with nearly identical words, the answer is "yes and no." Both words are most commonly used in the sense "happening time after time." But recurrent, the more commonly-used of the two, tends to appear more often in medical contexts, as in “recurrent fevers” or “recurrent cancer.” It also has a specialized anatomical sense, "running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course,” as in “a recurrent artery,” that recurring does not share. There are certainly circumstances in which either recurrent or recurring could be used; pain or needs might be described as either recurrent or recurring. But even in such cases, there may be subtle differences which you may wish to pay attention to. Recurrent tends to suggest a coming back of something that has existed before, whereas recurring often implies simply a repeated occurrence.

Example Sentences

The loss of innocence is a recurrent theme in his stories. had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it

Recent Examples on the Web Throw in the location of the rash primarily on the anterior thighs, in a person with little symptomatology and a history of recurrent laptop use, and voila–the diagnosis is clinched.

Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 His specialties include the study of nightmares, recurrent dreams and lucid dreaming.

Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 The staffing shortfall has been a recurrent point of contention.

Ted Mann, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Guilt is a recurrent problem for parents of all types.

Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 18 July 2022 On June 8th, the company submitted an sNDA for for a supplemental indication for the prevention of recurrent vaginal yeast infections.

Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Historically, people with recurrent vaginal yeast infections haven’t had great treatment options.

Serena Coady, SELF, 18 May 2022 More than half of all women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lifetime, and data shows that many will have recurrent infections.

Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022 But recurrent infections can occur even after apparently successful treatment, and patients can inadvertently transmit the virus and cause new outbreaks.

Kevin Zeng, The Conversation, 15 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	recurrent
释义	recurrent adjective re·cur·rent ri-ˈkər-ənt -ˈkə-rənt 1 : running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs 2 : returning or happening time after time recurrent complaints recurrently adverb Did you know? Recurrent vs. Recurring Is there a difference between recurring and recurrent? As is so often the case with nearly identical words, the answer is "yes and no." Both words are most commonly used in the sense "happening time after time." But recurrent, the more commonly-used of the two, tends to appear more often in medical contexts, as in “recurrent fevers” or “recurrent cancer.” It also has a specialized anatomical sense, "running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course,” as in “a recurrent artery,” that recurring does not share. There are certainly circumstances in which either recurrent or recurring could be used; pain or needs might be described as either recurrent or recurring. But even in such cases, there may be subtle differences which you may wish to pay attention to. Recurrent tends to suggest a coming back of something that has existed before, whereas recurring often implies simply a repeated occurrence. Synonyms continual intermittent on-and-off periodic periodical recurring See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The loss of innocence is a recurrent theme in his stories. had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it Recent Examples on the Web Throw in the location of the rash primarily on the anterior thighs, in a person with little symptomatology and a history of recurrent laptop use, and voila–the diagnosis is clinched. Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 His specialties include the study of nightmares, recurrent dreams and lucid dreaming. Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 The staffing shortfall has been a recurrent point of contention. Ted Mann, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Guilt is a recurrent problem for parents of all types. Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 18 July 2022 On June 8th, the company submitted an sNDA for for a supplemental indication for the prevention of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Historically, people with recurrent vaginal yeast infections haven’t had great treatment options. Serena Coady, SELF, 18 May 2022 More than half of all women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lifetime, and data shows that many will have recurrent infections. Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022 But recurrent infections can occur even after apparently successful treatment, and patients can inadvertently transmit the virus and cause new outbreaks. Kevin Zeng, The Conversation, 15 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere "to run back, run in the opposite direction, return" — more at recur First Known Use 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition recurrent adjective re·cur·rent ri-ˈkər-ənt : happening or appearing again and again a recurrent infection Medical Definition recurrent adjective re·cur·rent -ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt 1 : running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs 2 : returning or happening time after time recurrent pain recurrent adjective as in recurring occurring or appearing at intervals had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance recurring periodic continual intermittent periodical seasonal alternating occasional serial sporadic cyclic on-and-off rhythmic alternate cyclical rhythmical spasmodic aperiodic irregular fitful erratic spotty unsteady Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuous constant incessant unceasing perpetual eternal interminable everlasting See More
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