Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recrudescence
Noun
/ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/
Definition
The process of something reappearing or becoming active again after a period of inactivity.
Examples
- The recrudescence of the disease in the population alarmed health officials.
- After a long-term drought, the recrudescence of vegetation indicated that the rains had returned.
- Reports of recrudescence in crime rates prompted local authorities to take action.
Meaning
Recrudescence refers to the revival or reoccurrence of a condition or situation, often after a lull or cessation.
Synonyms
- Resurgence
- Reappearance
- Renewal
- Reawakening
