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Definition of “recur”

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recur (rɪˈkɜː)

Definitions

verb

(intr)

to happen again, esp at regular intervals
(of a thought, idea, etc) to come back to the mind
(of a problem, etc) to come up again
mathematics (of a digit or group of digits) to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal fraction

Alternative Forms

reˈcurring adjective reˈcurringly adverb

Word Origin

C15: from Latin recurrere , from re- + currere to run

Synonyms

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= happen again return, come back, repeat, persist, revert, reappear, come and go come again,

= return to mind come back, be remembered run through your mind haunt your thoughts

Usage examples

I was reacting to something which won't recur - and I'm not just talking about the funeral.
Howatch, Susan, Absolute Truths (1994)
Torsades de pointes is not usually sustained, but it will recur unless the underlying cause is corrected.
British Medical Journal (2002)
But if this were to recur it would have significant consequences for the public health system," Cheng told AFP.
Samachar (2005)
All these names recur constantly in any conversations about Nemo.
Independent (1998)
Trying to soothe a child in this state generally makes it more likely to recur.
Pearce, John (Dr.), Good Habits, Bad Habits (1994)

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