Recurring definition

Present participle of recur.
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Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

He has recurring asthma attacks.

Revenge is a recurring theme in this novel.

adjective
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The definition of recurring is happening time and again, or returning.

If you are charged the same payment for a gym membership every month, this is an example of a recurring payment.

If you have the same nightmare about falling down for nights on end, this is an example of a recurring nightmare.

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(mathematics) Of a decimal: having a set of digits that is repeated indefinitely.

Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal.

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Recurring Sentence Examples

  • Such frequently recurring movements introduced new blood.

  • There is a recurring pattern of binge eating, which may be followed by self-induced vomiting.

  • I feel there is a recurring theme to my tests.

  • Collins' popularity with the fans made him an ongoing, recurring character throughout the fourth season and a regular cast member in seasons five and six.

  • The health and safety regulations contain a number of recurring themes such as ' Risk Assessment '.

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