recurrence — the fact of occurring again
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the fact of occurring again
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkɜːrəns/
Example Sentences
- The doctor assured me that the recurrence of my clumsiness is not a medical condition.
- To prevent the recurrence of food poisoning, she decided never to eat at that restaurant again.
- The recurrence of his jokes about my cooking made me consider poisoning his food.
recurrence
NOUN[/rɪˈkɜːrəns/]
the fact of occurring again
The recurrence of the problem every winter frustrated the homeowners.
The recurrence of the pain worried the patient.
The recurrence of the same mistakes, their frequent occurrence, and the teacher's inference revealed the real cause.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' (again) and the verb 'currere' (to run or move), literally meaning 'to run back' or 'to return'. This metaphorically describes the phenomenon of something returning or happening repeatedly, as if time itself cycles back to produce the same events anew.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + currere (to run, to move) + -ence (state or condition of). The suffix -ence transforms the verb into an abstract noun denoting the state of recurring or returning.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor assured me that the recurrence of my clumsiness is not a medical condition.”
“To prevent the recurrence of food poisoning, she decided never to eat at that restaurant again.”
“The recurrence of his jokes about my cooking made me consider poisoning his food.”
“Medical researchers are studying ways to reduce cancer recurrence rates.”
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