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reoccurring

 

[ riːəˈkɜːrɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

repeated events

Reoccurring refers to an event or phenomenon that happens repeatedly but not necessarily at regular intervals. It can imply a return to a previous state or occurrence again. The term can apply to situations, behaviors, or changes that seem to emerge or come back multiple times. It's important to differentiate reoccurring from 'recurring,' which implies a repeated pattern at fixed intervals. In various contexts, reoccurring can highlight the nature of events that seem to happen sporadically over time.

Synonyms

cyclical, recurring, repeating, repetitive

Examples of usage

  • The reoccurring issues in the project caused delays.
  • She has a reoccurring dream about flying.
  • The reoccurring themes in his novels reflect his beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "reoccurring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repetitivo

🇮🇳 पुनरावृत्ति

🇩🇪 wiederkehrend

🇮🇩 berulang

🇺🇦 повторюваний

🇵🇱 powtarzający się

🇯🇵 再発する

🇫🇷 récurrent

🇪🇸 recurrente

🇹🇷 yenilenen

🇰🇷 재발하는

🇸🇦 متكرر

🇨🇿 opakující se

🇸🇰 opakujúci sa

🇨🇳 重复的

🇸🇮 ponavljajoč

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайталанатын

🇬🇪 გადმოცემული

🇦🇿 təkrarlanan

🇲🇽 recurrente

Etymology

The word reoccurring is composed of the prefix 're-', which derives from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back,' and the present participle 'occurring,' which comes from the Latin 'occurrere,' meaning 'to run to meet' or 'to happen.' The combination suggests something that happens again after it has already occurred. 'Reoccurring' has been in use since the early 20th century and has evolved to convey a specific type of repetition that is somewhat less predictable than 'recurring.' In many disciplines such as psychology and literature, understanding the nature of reoccurring events can be crucial when analyzing patterns of behavior or themes. Throughout its usage, the term has been employed to describe everything from health issues that crop up at intervals to narrative elements in storytelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,045, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.