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Recurrence

/rəˈkɝ.əns/ · noun

Meaning

Return or reversion to a certain state..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Return or reversion to a certain state.
  2. The instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.
  3. A return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease.
  4. Recourse.

Example Sentences

I shall insensibly go on from a rare to a frequent recurrence to the dangerous preparations.
Near-synonym: relapse

Synonyms for recurrence

recurrencyreoccurrencerelapsereturn

Antonyms for recurrence

remission

Related Words

returncomebackbackslidingresumerecoveryreopeningrelapsereactivationreemergenceresumptionresurgencereappearancerevivalresurrectionrenewalreoccurrencere-emergencebackrehashreplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does recurrence mean?

Recurrence means Return or reversion to a certain state..

What is a synonym for recurrence?

Common synonyms include recurrency, reoccurrence, relapse, return.

What is the opposite of recurrence?

Possible antonyms include remission.

How do you use recurrence in a sentence?

I shall insensibly go on from a rare to a frequent recurrence to the dangerous preparations.

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