1. breaking out again; recurring after a period of inactivity or remission
Usage: formal; often used in medical or academic contexts

Examples

• The recrudescent symptoms suggested the infection had not been fully eliminated.
• Political tensions showed recrudescent signs after months of relative calm.
• The doctor was concerned about the recrudescent nature of the patient’s condition.
• Recrudescent violence in the region alarmed international observers.
• The recrudescent debate over the policy divided the committee once again.
• Scientists studied the recrudescent outbreak to understand its patterns.