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recurred

re·cur
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-kur]
    • /rɪˈkɜr/
    • /rɪˈkɜːr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-kur]
    • /rɪˈkɜr/

Definitions of recurred word

  • verb without object recurred to occur again, as an event, experience, etc. 1
  • verb without object recurred to return to the mind: The idea kept recurring. 1
  • verb without object recurred to come up again for consideration, as a question. 1
  • verb without object recurred to have recourse. 1

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Origin of recurred

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; earlier: to recede < Latin recurrere to run back, equivalent to re- re- + currere to run

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Recurred

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

recurred popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

recurred usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for recurred

verb recurred

  • appeared — to come into sight; become visible: A man suddenly appeared in the doorway.
  • happened — to take place; come to pass; occur: Something interesting is always happening in New York.

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