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recurrence

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈkɜːrəns/ · UK /rɪˈkʌrəns/

recurrence means: An event happening again, especially something unpleasant.

noun

HAPPENING AGAINC1

An event happening again, especially something unpleasant.

  • We must prevent a recurrence.
  • The recurrence of these faults suggests a wider problem.
  • New rules should reduce the recurrence of violent incidents.

How to use it: recurrence of something (We hope to prevent a recurrence of the problem.)

Similar words: repetition, return

Common phrases: recurrence of something, prevent a recurrence, frequent recurrence

ILLNESS RETURNSC1

The return of an illness or its signs after a period of improvement.

  • The doctor found no recurrence.
  • Regular checks can detect a recurrence of the disease.
  • Her symptoms suggested another recurrence after years of good health.

How to use it: recurrence of something (The scan showed a recurrence of the cancer.)

Similar words: relapse

Common phrases: recurrence of cancer, risk of recurrence

Questions about recurrence

What does recurrence mean?

An event happening again, especially something unpleasant.

What is recurrence in other languages?

Türkçe: tekrarlama · Español: repetición · Français: répétition · Deutsch: Wiederholung · Italiano: ripetizione · 日本語: 再発

How do you pronounce recurrence?

In American English /rɪˈkɜːrəns/; in British English /rɪˈkʌrəns/.

How do you use recurrence in a sentence?

We must prevent a recurrence. The recurrence of these faults suggests a wider problem.

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