Meaning & Definition of word "Recurrence"

Recurrence

/rɪˈkɜːrəns/

noun:

  • 1. The act of recurring; the return to a previous state or the repetition of an event.
    • Example: The recurrence of the same issues in the report raised concerns among the team.
  • 2. The frequency with which something happens or appears again.
    • Example: The doctor monitored the patient's condition due to the recurrence of symptoms.
  • 3. In mathematics, a situation where a sequence is defined by relating back to previous terms.
    • Example: The mathematical principle of recurrence can be seen in the Fibonacci sequence.
  • 4. A repeated occurrence or incident.
    • Example: The recurrence of natural disasters in the area prompted a review of emergency protocols.
  • 5. An event or phenomenon that happens more than once.
    • Example: The artist's work is often inspired by the recurrence of themes in nature.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'recurrens', meaning 'running back' or 'returning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recurrence interval:

The time period between occurrences of a repeating event.

recurrence relation:

A mathematical relation that defines each term of a sequence based on previous terms.

Related Words

recur:

To occur again, usually with a sense of repetition over time.

repetitive:

Characterized by repeating events or actions.

Slang Meanings of recurrence

Meaning: A common occurrence.

Example Sentence: It's just another recurrence of the same old story.

Meaning: Recycling old ideas or trends.

Example Sentence: This fashion is nothing new; it's just a recurrence from the past.