ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Recurrence

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /rəˈkɝ.əns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Recurrence is a noun meaning Return or reversion to a certain state.

Meaning

Return or reversion to a certain state.

More Meanings

  1. The instance of recurring; frequent occurrence.
  2. A return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease.
  3. Recourse.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for recurrence

Depending on context, synonyms include recurrency, reoccurrence, relapse, return.

Antonyms for recurrence

Common opposites include remission.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include return, comeback, backsliding, resume, recovery, reopening.

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