| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|des ə nt adjective
Etymology: Latin recrudescent-, recrudescens, present participle of recrudescere to become raw again, from re- + crudescere to become hard or raw, from crudus raw — more at raw
: breaking out again : renewing disease or dangerous activity after abatement, suppression, or cessation
a recrudescent typhus
a recrudescent discontent among the factory workers