recurrent
adjective/rɪˈkɜrənt/
Frequency rank: #10,213 most common English word
Meaning
occurring repeatedly or periodically
Example sentence
She visited the doctor about recurrent headaches that appeared every few weeks.
Synonyms & related words
- recurring
- repeated
- frequent
- persistent
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