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recurrence Antonyms

Opposite of recurrence

Because the opposite of recurrence shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact of occurring again or repeatedly; an instance of something happening again.

Usage Example

"Engineers redesigned the drainage system to prevent a cessation of last year's severe flooding."

Strongest
cessation
Strong
discontinuance
termination

• noun (Context 2)

In medicine, the return of symptoms, a disease, or a tumor after a period of remission or apparent cure.

Usage Example

"The patient undergoes regular screenings every six months to monitor for any remission of the illness."

Strongest
remission
recovery
Strong
cure

Similar words to recurrence

Words similar to recurrence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

reoccurrence
relapse
repetition
reappearance
recrudescence
repeat
flare-up
return
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• Nearby Words

recuperation
recuperative
recur
recurrence
recurrent
recurrently
recurring

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Recurrence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/recurrence
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