The occurrence
Example: The issue occurs under specific conditions only
Definition
"The occurrence" refers to the event or instance of something happening or taking place, particularly when it happens under certain conditions or at a specific time. It emphasizes the fact or frequency of an event's presence or emergence in a given context.
Etymology
The phrase "the occurrence" comes from the verb "occur," which originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Latin 'occurrere,' meaning 'to run towards' or 'to happen.' Did you know? The root 'currere' means 'to run,' highlighting how events 'run into' our experience unexpectedly.
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"The occurrence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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