recurrence

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Noun recurrence has 1 sense

recurrence, return - happening again (especially at regular intervals); "the return of spring"
--₁ is a kind of repeat, repetition
--₁ has particulars: atavism, reversion, throwback; flashback
Derived form: verb recur₁

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Recurrence

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act or an instance of recurring.

Usage: Recurrence of the same event year after year is a common phenomenon in nature.

Sense 2: The return or reappearance of a particular phenomenon or event.

Usage: The recurrence of migraines was a distressing factor in her life.

Sense 3: The reappearance of symptoms or a medical condition after a period of improvement.

Usage: Despite the treatment, there was a recurrence of the patient's illness.

Sample Sentences:

The recurrence of thunderstorms during the rainy season is expected.
After years of remission, the cancer showed signs of recurrence.
Joe experienced a recurrence of his back pain symptoms.

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