Recrudescent

Adjective

Definition: Breaking out again or reoccurring, especially of a disease or conflict.

Synonyms: Relapsing, Recurring, Recurrent

Antonyms: Resolved, Cured, Healed

Examples:

The patient's symptoms were recrudescent after a few weeks.
The recrudescent violence in the region escalated the conflict further.

Mnemonics:

Think of "recrudescent" as the recurrence or reemergence of something negative.

Etymology:

Origin:

Latin "recrudescent", from "recrudescere" (‘become raw again’)

Historical Usage:

The word "recrudescent" has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe the reappearance or reactivation of something, often in the context of diseases.

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Idiom:

None found

Explanation:

As this word is less commonly used, there are no widespread misconceptions or errors associated with it.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

None apparent

Explanation:

As this word is less commonly used, there are no widespread misconceptions or errors associated with it.