Recurrently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ri-ˈkər-ənt/ re·cur·rent

Meaning & Definition of Recurrently

Recurrently (adjective)

  1. running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs
  2. returning or happening time after time

Recurrently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in periodically, intermittently

    similar: intermittently, off and on, periodically, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    opposite: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

  2. as in often, frequently

    similar: commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, repeatedly, always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, eternally, everlastingly
    opposite: ne'er, never, intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously

Related Entry: Recurrent (adjective)

Recurrent is a different word from Recurrently. The synonyms below are for recurrent, not for recurrently.

  1. occurring or appearing at intervals

    "had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it"

    similar: continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurring
    related: alternate, alternating, cyclic, rhythmic, seasonal, serial, aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
    opposite: constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing
    near: eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recurrently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recurrently:

intermittently, off and on, periodically, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously, commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, repeatedly, always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Recurrently

Words with the opposite meaning of Recurrently:

frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably, ne'er, never, intermittently, occasionally, periodically

Word Forms of Recurrently

Derived words: recurrently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Recurrently

borrowed from Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere "to run back, run in the opposite direction, return" recur

First known use: 1578

Frequently Asked Questions about Recurrently

What does "Recurrently" mean?

"Recurrently" means running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course —used of various nerves and branches of vessels in the arms and legs. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Recurrently"?

Other words for "Recurrently" include intermittently, off and on, periodically, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally and sometimes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recurrently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recurrently"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recurrently". Common alternatives include intermittently, off and on, periodically, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently and little.

What is the opposite of "Recurrently"?

Antonyms of "Recurrently" include frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly and ordinarily.

Is "Recurrently" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recurrently" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Recurrently"?

"Recurrently" is pronounced /ri-ˈkər-ənt/ and divided into syllables as re·cur·rent.

What is the origin of the word "Recurrently"?

"Recurrently" comes from borrowed from Latin recurrent-, recurrens, present participle of recurrere "to run back, run in the opposite direction, return" recur. First known use: 1578.

What is another word for "Recurrently" meaning "as in periodically, intermittently"?

When "Recurrently" (adverb) means as in periodically, intermittently, synonyms include intermittently, off and on, periodically, here and there, now and now and then. Opposites in this sense include frequently, hourly, much and oft.