Recurring
/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsHappening again or repeatedly.
/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
Happening or appearing again
The recurring theme in the novel was loss and redemption.
💡 Simply: Imagine a song you love. If it's played on the radio again and again, that's a recurring song! It keeps coming back.
👶 For kids: Happening again and again, like when your favorite show has new episodes every week.
More Examples
She had recurring dreams about flying.
The company faced a recurring problem with its software updates.
How It's Used
"Recurring revenue is crucial for business stability."
"The patient suffered from a recurring infection."
The present participle of the verb 'recur'.
/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
Present participle of recur
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'repeating' or 'happening again' in the middle of doing something.
👶 For kids: It's happening again, right now!
Synonyms & Antonyms
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From Latin *recurrere* (“to run back, return”), from *re-* (“back, again”) + *currere* (“to run”).
The term has been used since the 17th century to describe events that happen again.
Memory tip
Think of something that *recurs* – it keeps *coming back*.
Word Origin
"to run back"