occurrence

English

/əˈkʌɹən(t)s/, /əˈkɝən(t)s/, /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/

noun
Definitions
  • An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.
  • (grammar) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change in or over time.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French occurrence root from Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (run, hurry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱers-

Gloss

run, hurry

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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