Recurring — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ri-ˈkər-iŋ/ re·cur·ring

Meaning & Definition of Recurring

Recurring (adjective)

  1. occurring repeatedly, happening or appearing multiple times

Recurring (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. occurring or appearing at intervals

    "death and spirituality are recurring themes throughout the whole of this author's work"

    similar: continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent
    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

Recurring (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to occur again

    "She had a recurring dream in which she could fly."

    similar: reoccurring, duplicating, redoing, reduplicating, reiterating, remaking, renewing, replicating, reprising, recreating, reenacting, reinventing

Related Entry: Recur (verb)

Recur is a different word from Recurring. The synonyms below are for recur, not for recurring.

  1. to occur again

    "She had a recurring dream in which she could fly."

    similar: reoccur, duplicate, redo, reduplicate, reiterate, remake, renew, replicate, reprise, recreate, reenact, reinvent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recurring

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recurring:

continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, reoccurring, duplicating, redoing, reduplicating, reiterating, remaking, renewing, replicating, reprising, recreating, reenacting, reinventing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Recurring

Words with the opposite meaning of Recurring:

constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing

Related Words for Recurring

alternate, alternating, cyclic, rhythmic, seasonal, serial, aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Near Antonyms of Recurring

eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

Word Forms of Recurring

Derived words: recurringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Recurring

from present participle of recur

First known use: circa 1512

Words & Phrases Containing Recurring

recurring decimal

Frequently Asked Questions about Recurring

What does "Recurring" mean?

"Recurring" means occurring repeatedly, happening or appearing multiple times. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: occurring repeatedly, happening or appearing multiple times. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Recurring"?

Other words for "Recurring" include continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, reoccurring and duplicating. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recurring" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recurring"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recurring". Common alternatives include continual, intermittent, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, reoccurring, duplicating, redoing and reduplicating.

What is the opposite of "Recurring"?

Antonyms of "Recurring" include constant, continuous, incessant and unceasing. Near antonyms include eternal, everlasting, interminable and perpetual.

How do you use "Recurring" in a sentence?

Examples of "Recurring" in a sentence: "death and spirituality are recurring themes throughout the whole of this author's work"; "She had a recurring dream in which she could fly.".

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

"Recurring" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Recurring"?

"Recurring" is pronounced /ri-ˈkər-iŋ/ and divided into syllables as re·cur·ring.

What is the origin of the word "Recurring"?

"Recurring" comes from from present participle of recur. First known use: circa 1512.