recurrence

Definitions

The act or fact of occurring again or repeatedly.

The return of a phenomenon, disease, or event after an interval of time.

Examples

The doctor prescribed medication to prevent the recurrence of the infection.

The recurrence of the same error in the report suggests a flaw in the data entry process.

Synonyms

repetition reiteration reoccurrence frequency persistence reappearance iteration

Antonyms

cessation discontinuation stoppage end termination singularity nonoccurrence