recurring
Translation
recurring, happening repeatedly
Examples
It's a recurring problem in our office.
It's a recurring problem in our office.
She had a recurring nightmare about spiders.
She had a recurring nightmare about spiders.
Grammar Patterns
a recurring ((noun)) a repeating (noun) It was a recurring theme in his speeches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repeating, repetitive, periodic; Antonyms: one-time, singular
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to recur', from Latin 're-' (again) + 'currere' (to run).
Memory Tips
'Recurring' is very similar to 'recurrent' but is more common in everyday language to describe things like problems, dreams, or themes.