recurring pattern

[rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ ˈpætərn]
nounpl: recurring patterns
padrão recorrente
1. A sequence of events, behaviors, or designs that repeats itself at regular or irregular intervals
The recurring pattern of seasonal migration is observed in many bird species.
O padrão recorrente da migração sazonal é observado em muitas espécies de aves.
2. In mathematics and data analysis, a repeating sequence or cycle that can be identified and predicted
The analyst identified a recurring pattern in the stock market data that suggested future price movements.
O analista identificou um padrão recorrente nos dados do mercado de ações que sugeria movimentos futuros de preços.
3. A habitual or repetitive behavior or situation that tends to repeat itself over time
She noticed a recurring pattern in her relationships where she would always attract the same type of person.
Ela notou um padrão recorrente em seus relacionamentos onde sempre atraía o mesmo tipo de pessoa.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'padrão recorrente' is frequently used in data analysis, psychology, and behavioral studies. In the USA, 'recurring pattern' is common in technology, finance, and personal development discussions. The term reflects modern analytical approaches valued in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeating patterncyclical patternrepetitive sequencerecurring cyclehabitual pattern
Antonyms / Antônimos
unique occurrencesingular eventrandom patternnon-repeating sequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
padrão recorrente
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
padrão recorrente
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
padrão recorrente
Used in both formal and informal settings
Portugal
padrão recorrente
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical meaning

Related Words

pattern recognitioncyclesequencerepetitionfrequencypredictabilityperiodicity

Related Idioms & Phrases

history repeats itself
same old story
a tale as old as time
déjà vu all over again
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