recurrent

re·cur·rent

adjective \-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt\

Definition of RECURRENT

1

: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs

2

: returning or happening time after time <recurrent complaints>

— re·cur·rent·ly adverb

Examples of RECURRENT

1. The loss of innocence is a recurrent theme in his stories.
2. <had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it>

Origin of RECURRENT

Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere

First Known Use: 1611

Related to RECURRENT

Synonyms

continual, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, intermittent, recurring

Antonyms

constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing

Related Words

alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial; aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Near Antonyms

eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with RECURRENT

concurrent, crosscurrent, decurrent, deterrent, excurrent, occurrent, rip current, susurrant

re·cur·rent

adjective \-ˈkər-ənt, -ˈkə-rənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RECURRENT

1

: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course—used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs

2

: returning or happening time after time <recurrent pain>

—re·cur·rent·ly adverb