Recurrent

usgb/rɪˈkɜːrənt/
adjective

Something that happens repeatedly, or comes back again and again.

He had a recurrent dream about falling from a great height.
Visual representation of "recurrent" - Something that happens repeatedly, or comes back again and again.

Often appears as...

  • recurrent theme
  • recurrent problem
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Visual representation of "recurrent"
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Frequency Emphasis

Use 'recurrent' to emphasize the frequency of events or situations occurring over time.

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The company faced recurrent delays in the project launch.
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Negative Situations

'Recurrent' often describes undesirable events, hinting at annoyance or concern.

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She was tired of the recurrent interruptions.
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Predictability

'Recurrent' can suggest predictability due to the repetitive nature of the event.

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Recurrent power outages happened every summer.
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