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  1. Recurring vs Reoccurring - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 17, 2018 · "Something that is recurring happens over and over again, possibly at regular intervals. In contrast, something that is reoccurring is simply happening again but not always …

  2. american english - Is “reoccurring” a word and is there any …

    Jun 22, 2016 · The internet seems divided on this one. Although, e.g., the Merriam-Webster dictionary does not list the word "reoccurring", dictionary.com does list it as a variant of …

  3. Repeated or recurring - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 2, 2023 · Can the word "recurring" and "repeated" be used interchangeably in the context of tasks such as habits, periodic reviews, etc..? for things that …

  4. Which is correct? Non-recurring, Nonrecurring or non recurring?

    Dec 1, 2016 · As there is no word “non” in the English language I would argue that “non recurring” is incorrect. Whether you use “non-recurring” or “nonrecurring” is probably personal taste. In …

  5. recurring events - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 29, 2011 · From WordWeb: Annual: Occurring or payable every year What is the corresponding single word for occurring every two year, three year, four year etc. I understand …

  6. Is it OK to say "recurring again"? - English Language & Usage …

    Dec 15, 2011 · The sense of recur you have in mind does indeed mean ‘to occur again especially periodically or repeatedly’ (OED). Those of a logical turn of mind will say that recur again, if it …

  7. Word for a software bug that occurs again after having fixed it?

    Sep 12, 2014 · What's the word for a software bug that reoccurs after being fixed? I'm embarking on some test-driven development (TDD) for a project, and I want to use the right term but have …

  8. recurring events - A word for "every two days" - English Language ...

    Aug 23, 2014 · The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, eleventh edition, defines 'tertian' as 'recurring at approximately 48-hour intervals -- used of malaria'. It could cause confusion, …

  9. Word/phrase to mean something that just happens once

    Mar 29, 2014 · For the life issue in the body of the question, previously-suggested one-time thing is what I would use. However, for the title question, "Word/phrase to mean something that just …

  10. What's the generic word for weekly/monthly etc. service?

    Aug 22, 2017 · So far none of the answers tackle your question about when you would use one or the other - so I'm going to suggest 'recurring' for services, appointments etc ie events, …