Imagine you are a principal investigator setting up a lab meeting in your calendar. You notice the option to make this meeting a \u2018recurring\u2019 one. You recognize the term. But then, you start to wonder if another similar sounding term \u2018reoccurring\u2019 means the same. You take a moment to recollect the instances where the words \u2018recurring\u2019 and \u2018reoccurring\u2019 were used; only to realize that these words are not confined to the context of calendar meetings.<\/p>\n

Table of Contents<\/p>\n

Difference Between Recurring and Reoccurring<\/a>
- Meaning of \u201cRecur\u201d<\/a><\/li>
- Meaning of \u201cReoccur\u201d<\/a><\/li>
- Examples of Recurring and Reoccurring<\/a>
  - Recurring:<\/a><\/li>
  - Reoccurring:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
  - When to Use Recurring or Reoccurring<\/a><\/li>
  - Remembering the Difference Between \u2018Recur\u2019 and \u2018Reoccur\u2019<\/a><\/li>
  - Test Your Understanding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
    <\/span>Difference Between Recurring and Reoccurring<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
    Very often, the words \u2018recur\u2019 and \u2018reoccur\u2019 are misunderstood to be interchangeable. Let\u2019s take a closer look into their meanings to better appreciate their difference.<\/p>\n
    - Reoccurring<\/strong> refers to something that can happen again<\/strong>, but without the implication of a regular schedule. It could be something that happens\/has happened more than once, but without a predictable pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      This subtle difference is crucial when you want to convey whether an event is happening on a set timeline or simply occurring more than once.<\/p>\n
      <\/span>Meaning of \u201cRecur\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      The root word for recur is the Latin word recurrere<\/em>. This means, \u2018to return\u2019 or \u2018to run back\u2019. True to its origin, the word \u2018recur\u2019 in modern English refers to something that happens repeatedly at specified intervals.<\/p>\n
      <\/span>Meaning of \u201cReoccur\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      The word \u2018reoccur\u2019 gets its meaning from the words it is made of \u2014 \u2018Re\u2019 meaning again, and \u2018occur\u2019 meaning \u2018happen\u2019. Hence, \u2018reoccur\u2019 meaning something that happens again.<\/p>\n
      <\/span>Examples of Recurring and Reoccurring<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      <\/span>Recurring:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
      \n
      Nature<\/strong>: The change in different phases of moon is a recurring event.<\/li>\n
      Medicine<\/strong>: You are advised to do an annually recurring full-body check-up with your medical provider.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      <\/span>Reoccurring:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
      \n
      Nature<\/strong>: Earthquakes may reoccur in an area.<\/li>\n
      Medicine: <\/strong>Your fever might reoccur even after taking some medication<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Note: In both these examples, \u2018recur\u2019 implies regular, repetitive events that happen at a specified interval and \u2018reoccur\u2019 indicates that the event happens more than once, but there\u2019s no set expectation of it repeating regularly.<\/p>\n
      <\/span>When to Use Recurring or Reoccurring<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      In order to identify when to use the words \u2018recurring\u2019 or \u2018reoccurring\u2019, one has to:<\/p>\n
      \n
      Understand the meanings of the words<\/li>\n
      Understand if the event happens more than one time\n
      \n
      If yes, proceed with the next point<\/li>\n
      If no, do not use the words \u2018recurring\u2019 or \u2018reoccurring\u2019 to describe your event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      Understand whether the event is said to repeat in a consistent fashion or not\n
      \n
      If yes, use \u2018recurring\u2019<\/li>\n
      If no, use \u2018reoccurring\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n
      Use the word \u201crecurring\u201d<\/strong> when you\u2019re talking about something that happens regularly or on a schedule.<\/li>\n
      Use the word \u201creoccurring\u201d<\/strong> when you you\u2019re talking about something that happens again but not on a consistent schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      <\/span>Remembering the Difference Between \u2018Recur\u2019 and \u2018Reoccur\u2019<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      A quick tip to remember the meanings of the words \u2018recur\u2019 and \u2018reoccur\u2019: Focus on what follows \u2018re\u2019<\/p>\n
      \n
      Recur<\/strong> implies a cycle<\/strong>, something that happens again and again on a predictable schedule.<\/li>\n
      Reoccur<\/strong> simply means to happen again<\/strong>, without the cyclical implication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      You can also think of recurring events as something that might go on your calendar <\/strong>\u2014 like recurring meetings \u2014 while reoccurring events are those that are not typically scheduled to happen at a certain interval.<\/p>\n
      <\/span>Test Your Understanding<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
      Test your understanding with this quick poll on \u2018recurring\u2019 vs \u2018reoccurring\u2019:<\/p>\n
      \n
      Trinka posts articles every month on a ______ basis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Options: recurring vs reoccurring<\/p>\n
      \n
      At times, certain medical issues _______ despite taking the necessary measures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Options: recur or reoccur<\/p>\n
      Understanding the difference between \u2018recurring\u2019 and \u2018reoccurring\u2019 can prevent common writing errors and improve clarity in your communication. However, writers can consider using AI assistants like Trinka Grammar Checker<\/a> and AI Writing Assistant to improve clarity, and readability of their written work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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