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recur

[ ri-kur ]

verb (used without object)

recurred, recurring.
  1. to occur again, as an event, experience, etc.
  2. to return to the mind:

    The idea kept recurring.

  3. to come up again for consideration, as a question.
  4. to have recourse.


recur

/ ɪˈɜː /

verb

  1. to happen again, esp at regular intervals
  2. (of a thought, idea, etc) to come back to the mind
  3. (of a problem, etc) to come up again
  4. maths (of a digit or group of digits) to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal fraction
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰԲ, adjective
  • ˈܰԲly, adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of recur1

1610–20; earlier: to recede < Latin recurrere to run back, equivalent to re- re- + currere to run
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Word History and Origins

Origin of recur1

C15: from Latin recurrere , from re- + currere to run
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“Billy experiences recurring foot problems — one of the most common causes of death for elephants in zoos — while Tina suffers from osteoarthritis, joint disease, and bouts of lameness.”

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This might include medications or treatments to prevent the cancer from recurring.

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It has been tough enough for him to get game time given he is completing with Alexander-Arnold for a place, but recurring long-term injuries have also hampered him.

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Think about any subscriptions or recurring expenses you could pause or cancel, reconsider upcoming trips and shop around for cheaper providers of insurance, cell phones, internet, electricity or other utilities.

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Musician and TV presenter Tulisa Contostavlos also has recurring instances of Bell's Palsy, which developed after she suffered nerve damage in a horse riding accident.

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