recurrent
|re-cur-rent|
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/rɪˈkɜːrənt/
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/rɪˈkʌrənt/
happening repeatedly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recurrent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recurrens,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'currere' meant 'to run.'
Historical Evolution
'recurrens' transformed into the French word 'recurrent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recurrent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring repeatedly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or appearing repeatedly or periodically.
The patient has recurrent headaches.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35