English · Word Candidate

recurring

/ɹɪˈkɜːɹɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: recurrings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

Adjective

He has recurring asthma attacks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Of a decimal: having a set of digits that is repeated indefinitely.

Adjective

Every rational number can be written as either a terminating decimal or a recurring decimal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A recurrence; a coming round again.

Noun

Winter, here, is a dimension of all reality, not one-fourth of the spiritual year's endless recurrings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “recurring” mean?

Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

Is “recurring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.