Antonyms for recurrently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ri-kur-uhnt, -kuhr-
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈkɜr ənt, -ˈkʌr-


Definition of recurrently

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Middle French recurrent (16c.) and directly from Latin recurrentem (nominative recurrens), present participle of recurrere "run back, hasten back, return" (see recur). From 1590s as a noun ("recurrent muscle").
  • As in often : adv frequently
  • As in sometimes : adv every now and then
  • As in regularly : adv as a matter of usual practice
  • As in again : adv another time; repeated
  • As in frequently : adv commonly, repeatedly
Example sentences :
  • In the case of beautiful women, judging by history, it has shown a tendency to be recurrently sporadic in any case.
  • Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet
  • Recurrently, it had caused him a vague uneasiness, hinted at a problem new to him.
  • Extract from : « The Inside of the Cup, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • He closed his eyes again while the burning waves of invisible fire shot through him recurrently from head to foot.
  • Extract from : « The Red Hell of Jupiter » by Paul Ernst

Synonyms for recurrently

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