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Definition of recurrence

recurrence

/rɪˈkɜːr.əns/
re · cur · rence
Adverb:recurrently
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Plural:recurrences
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Adjective:recurrent
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recurrence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for recurrence

• Nearby Words

recuperation
recuperative
recur
recurrence
recurrent
recurrently
recurring

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French récurrence or formed directly from Latin recurrentia, derived from the verb recurrere ('to run back, return'), from re- ('back, again') and currere ('to run').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recurrence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recurrence
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