recurring
word
Definition
Happening or appearing again and again, often at regular intervals.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business ("recurring payment"), health ("recurring headache"), or storytelling ("recurring theme"). Suggests repetition over time, not necessarily at fixed intervals. Do not confuse with "reoccurring," which means happening again but with less sense of regularity.
Spanish: recurrente - que se repitePortuguese (BR): recorrente - que se repetePortuguese (PT): recorrente - que se repeteChinese (Simplified): 反复的 - 重复发生的Chinese (Traditional): 反覆的 - 重複發生的Hindi: बार-बार होने वालाArabic: متكررBengali: পুনরাবৃত্ত - বারবার ঘটে এমনRussian: повторяющийсяJapanese: 繰り返される - 繰り返しのVietnamese: lặp lại - tái diễnKorean: 반복되는Turkish: tekrarlayanUrdu: بار بار ہونے والا - بار بار پیش آنے والاIndonesian: định kỳ - lặp lại
Example Sentences
This TV show has a recurring character.
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We make a recurring payment every month.
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That song is a recurring theme in the movie.
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I get a recurring headache every Monday.
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The recurring nightmares kept her from sleeping well.
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Do you have any recurring charges on your bank account?
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