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recurrence


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of occurring again; a repeated instance.

    - "The recurrence of the same problem despite efforts to solve it."
    - "The recurrence of winter each year."
  • Noun

    A periodic event or phenomenon.

    - "The recurrence of tides."
    - "The recurrence of seasons."

Synonyms

reoccurrence
Rhymes
Words rhyming with recurrence
reverence , perseverance , adherence , concurrence
Variants
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recurrence , recurrences
Etymology
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From the Latin 'recurrere' meaning 'to run back'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'recurrence' is often used in medical contexts to describe the return of a disease or condition.

  2. The concept of recurrence is a fundamental aspect of many religious and spiritual beliefs, representing the cyclical nature of the universe.


Related Concepts
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  1. Periodicity: The regular occurrence of an event or phenomenon.

  2. Cycle: A recurring sequence of events or phenomena.


Culture
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In literature, recurrence is often used to describe a pattern or theme that repeats throughout a work. In music, a recurring melody or motif is called a leitmotif. In mathematics, a recurring decimal is a decimal number that repeats indefinitely.

How to Memorize "recurrence"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clock ticking and the hands coming back to the same position, representing the recurrence of time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'recurrence' with the image of a record being played over and over again.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'R-E-C-U-R-R-E-N-C-E' to remember the meaning: 'Repeats Every Cycle Until Reaching a New End Point'.


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