noun

recurrence

recurrence, repetition, reappearance

There is a high risk of recurrence.

There is a high risk of recurrence.

We must prevent a recurrence of this problem.

We must prevent a recurrence of this problem.

a recurrence of sth. a repetition of (sth.) We must prevent a recurrence of this problem.

Synonyms: repetition, return, relapse, reappearance

From the verb 'recur', from Latin 're-' (again) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'to run again'.

Think of something 're-occurring'. The 'cur' part is like in 'current' or 'occur', suggesting movement or happening.

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