recurrence
UK: rɪˈkʌrəns | US: rɪˈkɜːrəns
n. the fact of happening again, especially at regular intervals
n. (medicine) the return of a disease or symptom after a period of improvement
n. (mathematics) a property of a sequence where terms are defined based on preceding terms
recurrence = re<again> + curr<run> + ence<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- curr: Root meaning "to run" (from Latin currere).
- ence: Noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality (from Latin -entia).
Etymology Origin:
The word "recurrence" traces back to Latin recurrere ("to run back"), combining re- (again) and currere (to run). It entered Middle French as recurrence before being adopted into English in the 16th century. The core idea of "running back" metaphorically evolved into "happening again," reflecting cyclical or repeated events.
The recurrence of flooding in the area has prompted new infrastructure projects.
Patients with this condition often experience a recurrence of symptoms after treatment.
The algorithm uses recurrence relations to solve complex problems efficiently.
Climate change may increase the recurrence of extreme weather events.
Her nightmares had a troubling recurrence last night.