recurringunit
nounUK /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/
US /rɪˈkɝːɪŋ ˈjuːnɪt/
A recurring unit is a small part that happens again and again in a pattern.
The heartbeat is a recurring unit in the song's rhythm.
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2. A basic building block that appears repeatedly in a system or structure.
In the design, the brick is the recurring unit of the wall.
3. A repeated segment in a mathematical or musical sequence.
The chorus is the recurring unit of the melody.
4. A standard piece used over and over in a process.
The factory uses a recurring unit to assemble each toy.