recurrence
|re-cur-rence|
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/rɪˈkɜːrəns/
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/rɪˈkʌrəns/
(recur)
happening again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recurrence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recurrere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'currere' meant 'to run.'
Historical Evolution
'recurrere' transformed into the French word 'recurer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recurrence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to occur again.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of occurring again or repeatedly.
The recurrence of the illness was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35