How Do You Spell REOCCURRING?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪəkˈɜːɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word that means happening repeatedly is "recurring," with the stress on the second syllable. Some may mistakenly write it as "reoccurring" by adding an extra "o" after the prefix "re." This could be due to the way they pronounce the word, with a slight pause between the prefix and the root word. However, IPA phonetic transcription shows that the prefix and root word are pronounced together as /rɪˈkʌrɪŋ/, without any pause or extra vowel insertion.

REOCCURRING Meaning and Definition

  1. Reoccurring is an adjective that describes something that happens repeatedly or repeatedly appears over a period of time. It refers to events, incidents, or patterns that occur periodically, showing a certain regularity or recurrence.

    The term "reoccurring" is often used to denote a phenomenon or occurrence that takes place on multiple occasions, without necessarily following a fixed interval or schedule. It indicates that the event or pattern has happened before and is likely to happen again in the future. The repeated nature of the action or manifestation distinguishes it from a one-time or isolated incident.

    In various contexts, reoccurring is used to describe a variety of situations. For example, it can refer to a reoccurring theme in literature or film, where a specific idea, concept, or motif appears repeatedly throughout a work. It can also be used to describe reoccurring dreams or nightmares, which are dreams that are experienced multiple times.

    The term is derived from the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back," and "occur" which means "to happen" or "to take place." When combined, they form a word that emphasizes the repetitive nature of an event or pattern. Overall, reoccurring is a helpful adjective to describe something that happens repeatedly or regularly, allowing for the identification and recognition of patterns in various contexts.

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Etymology of REOCCURRING

The word "reoccurring" is derived from two components: "re" and "occur".

The prefix "re-" comes from Old English and ultimately from Latin, where it means "again" or "back". It is commonly used in English words to indicate repetition or restoration.

The verb "occur" comes from Latin "occurrere", which means "to run to meet" or "to present itself". Over time, it evolved to mean "to happen" or "to take place".

By combining "re-" and "occur", we form the word "reoccur" to express the idea of something happening or appearing again or repeatedly. The addition of the suffix "-ing" results in "reoccurring", making it a present participle used to describe ongoing or repeated actions.

Similar spelling words for REOCCURRING

Conjugate verb Reoccurring

CONDITIONAL

I would reoccurring
you would reoccurring
he/she/it would reoccurring
we would reoccurring
they would reoccurring

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be reoccurring
you would be reoccurring
he/she/it would be reoccurring
we would be reoccurring
they would be reoccurring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reoccurring
you would have reoccurring
he/she/it would have reoccurring
we would have reoccurring
they would have reoccurring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been reoccurring
you would have been reoccurring
he/she/it would have been reoccurring
we would have been reoccurring
they would have been reoccurring

FUTURE

I will reoccur
you will reoccur
he/she/it will reoccur
we will reoccur
they will reoccur

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reoccurring
you will be reoccurring
he/she/it will be reoccurring
we will be reoccurring
they will be reoccurring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reoccurred
you will have reoccurred
he/she/it will have reoccurred
we will have reoccurred
they will have reoccurred

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reoccurring
you will have been reoccurring
he/she/it will have been reoccurring
we will have been reoccurring
they will have been reoccurring

IMPERATIVE

you reoccur
we let´s reoccur

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reoccur

PAST

I reoccurred
you reoccurred
he/she/it reoccurred
we reoccurred
they reoccurred

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reoccurring
you were reoccurring
he/she/it was reoccurring
we were reoccurring
they were reoccurring

PAST PARTICIPLE

reoccurred

PAST PERFECT

I had reoccurred
you had reoccurred
he/she/it had reoccurred
we had reoccurred
they had reoccurred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reoccurring
you had been reoccurring
he/she/it had been reoccurring
we had been reoccurring
they had been reoccurring

PRESENT

I reoccur
you reoccur
he/she/it reoccurs
we reoccur
they reoccur

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reoccurring
you are reoccurring
he/she/it is reoccurring
we are reoccurring
they are reoccurring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reoccurring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reoccurred
you have reoccurred
he/she/it has reoccurred
we have reoccurred
they have reoccurred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reoccurring
you have been reoccurring
he/she/it has been reoccurring
we have been reoccurring
they have been reoccurring

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