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recurrent Antonyms

Opposite of recurrent

Pinning down the opposite of recurrent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Occurring or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.

Usage Example

"The patient sought medical advice for a one-time headache that returned every few weeks."

Strongest
one-time
nonrecurring
isolated
Strong
infrequent
rare
unique

Similar words to recurrent

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

recurring
repeated
repetitive
periodic
cyclical
regular
frequent
intermittent
See all synonyms of recurrent

• Nearby Words

recuperative
recur
recurrence
recurrent
recurrently
recurring
recursive

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