Recurrent vs. Intermittent
Recurrent and Intermittent Definitions
Recurrent
Occurring or appearing again or repeatedly.
Intermittent
Stopping and starting at intervals.
Recurrent
(Anatomy) Turning in a reverse direction. Used of blood vessels and nerves.
Intermittent
Alternately containing and empty of water
An intermittent lake.
Recurrent
Recurring; happening time after time.
The patient complained of recurrent chest pain.
Intermittent
Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
The day was cloudy with intermittent rain.
Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce.
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Recurrent
Non-transient.
Intermittent
Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.
The area has many intermittent lakes and streams.
Recurrent
(anatomy) Running back toward its origin.
A recurrent nerve or artery
Intermittent
An intermittent fever or disease.
Recurrent
(entomology) Turned back toward the base.
Intermittent
Coming and going at intervals; alternating; recurrent; periodic; as, an intermittent fever.
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Recurrent
Returning from time to time; recurring; as, recurrent pains.
Intermittent
An intermittent fever or disease.
Recurrent
Running back toward its origin; as, a recurrent nerve or artery.
Intermittent
Stopping and starting at irregular intervals;
Intermittent rain showers
Recurrent
Recurring again and again;
Perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements
Intermittent
Stopping and starting at regular intervals
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