Occasionally
Occasionally
Occasionally (pronunciation: /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəli/) is an adverb that is used to describe something that happens or is done infrequently or irregularly.
Etymology
The term "occasionally" is derived from the Latin word "occasio" which means "fitting time" or "opportunity". It was first used in the English language in the 16th century.
Related Terms
- Frequency: The rate at which something occurs over a particular period or in a given sample.
- Periodically: From time to time; occasionally.
- Seldom: Not often; rarely.
- Rarely: Not often; infrequently.
- Intermittently: At irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.
Usage
The term "occasionally" is often used in medical literature to describe the frequency of symptoms, conditions, or treatments. For example, a patient may experience symptoms occasionally, meaning they do not occur regularly or frequently.
In the context of medical treatments, a medication may be prescribed to be taken "occasionally", meaning it is not intended for continuous or regular use, but rather to be used as needed when symptoms occur.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occasionally
- Wikipedia's article - Occasionally
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