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Definition of
recurrence noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
recurrence
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
rɪˈkərəns
/
/
[
countable
,
usually singular
,
uncountable
]
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if there is
a recurrence of
something, it happens again
attempts to prevent a recurrence of the problem
The trouble with a back injury is that there is a great risk of recurrence.
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recurrence
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recurrence
Nearby words
recuperative
adjective
recur
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recurrent
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recurring decimal
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