recurrent
Translation
recurrent, periodic, happening repeatedly
Examples
He suffers from a recurrent knee injury.
He suffers from a recurrent knee injury.
The story has a recurrent theme of love.
The story has a recurrent theme of love.
Grammar Patterns
((a recurrent sth.)) happening again many times a recurrent problem
Similar Words
Synonyms: repeating, periodic, chronic; Antonyms: isolated, one-time, singular
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back, again) + 'currere' (to run). Literally 'to run back'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'current' of events that keeps 're-' (coming back).