Definition

Happening or appearing again and again over time.

Example

The recurrent meetings help keep everyone updated on the project.

Conversation

Have you noticed any recurrent issues with your car lately?

Yeah, it keeps making that strange noise every time I drive it.

That sounds annoying; I hate when problems are recurrent.

I know, right? I guess I need to take it to the mechanic again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recurrent → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word describes something that runs again or happens repeatedly.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'again' ('re-') and 'runs' ('currere') — that's why recurrent means something that occurs repeatedly.

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