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Definition of recurrent

recurrent

/rɪˈkɜːr.ənt/
re · cur · rent
Adverb:recurrently
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recurrent Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Occurring or appearing again, especially repeatedly or periodically.

Example

"The patient sought medical advice for a recurrent headache that returned every few weeks."

2

Turning back in the reverse direction toward its point of origin (specifically of an anatomical nerve or blood vessel).

Example

"Surgeons must take great care to protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid operations."

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recuperative
recur
recurrence
recurrent
recurrently
recurring
recursive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin recurrentem, the present participle of recurrere ('to run back, return'), formed from re- ('back, again') and currere ('to run').

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