recurrent

[/rɪˈkɜːrənt/]

adjective

recorrente

1. occurring again or repeatedly; happening more than once

She has a recurrent problem with her knee injury.

Ela tem um problema recorrente com a lesão do joelho.

2. returning periodically or at intervals

The recurrent theme in his novels is the struggle between good and evil.

O tema recorrente em seus romances é a luta entre o bem e o mal.

3. in medicine, occurring again after a period of remission

The patient developed a recurrent infection after treatment.

O paciente desenvolveu uma infecção recorrente após o tratamento.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recorrente

standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

recorrente

standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

recurrent theme - tema recorrente

recurrent decimal - dízima periódica

recurrent pattern - padrão recorrente

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