recurrence
Translation
recurrence, repetition, return
Examples
The patient feared a recurrence of the illness.
The patient feared a recurrence of the illness.
We must do everything to prevent a recurrence.
We must do everything to prevent a recurrence.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a recurrence of (sth.) The patient feared a recurrence of the illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repetition, return, relapse; Antonyms: cessation, disappearance
Etymology
From Latin 'recurrere' (to run back), from 're-' (back, again) + 'currere' (to run).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 're-occur-ence'. It's the noun form of 'reoccur' (to occur again).