Definition

To start again or become active after a period of inactivity or rest.

Example

After a long winter, the flowers began to recrudesce in the spring.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the pain seems to recrudesce whenever the weather changes?

Yeah, I definitely feel that too!

It's frustrating because I thought it was finally gone for good.

I know what you mean; it really can be annoying when it comes back unexpectedly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recrudesce is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "crudescere" (from Latin, meaning to grow raw or to become raw). The word describes the process of a condition or symptom returning or breaking out again after a period of remission.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'grows raw again' — 're-' means again, and 'crudescere' means to grow raw. This helps you remember that recrudesce refers to a return of symptoms or conditions.

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