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Remittent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: (of a disease) characterized by periods of increased severity or intensity, followed by periods of partial or complete remission.

Example: The remittent nature of her migraines makes it difficult for her to plan ahead.

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Sense 2:

Definition: (of a fever) fluctuating in intensity or severity.

Example: The remittent fever persisted for several days before finally subsiding.

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Sense 3:

Definition: (of a person) sending money or payment to someone in another place.

Example: Many migrant workers are remittent earners, sending a portion of their earnings back to their families in their home country.

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