recurrent

re·cur·rent

adj \-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

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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