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Occasioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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occasioning

 

[ əˈkeɪʒ.ən.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cause effect

Occasioning refers to the act of causing or bringing about a particular event or condition. It can imply the initiation of a situation or series of events that lead to a significant outcome. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in legal, academic, or analytical discussions. An example of occasioning might be found in a scientific context where one phenomenon leads to another, or in discussions regarding actions that result in legal consequences.

Synonyms

causing, creating, leading to

Examples of usage

  • His reckless driving was occasioning serious accidents.
  • The heavy rainfall is occasioning flooding in several towns.
  • Her comments were occasioning considerable debate among the members.

Translations

Translations of the word "occasioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocasião

🇮🇳 अवसर

🇩🇪 Gelegenheit

🇮🇩 kesempatan

🇺🇦 випадок

🇵🇱 okazja

🇯🇵 機会

🇫🇷 occasion

🇪🇸 ocasión

🇹🇷 fırsat

🇰🇷 기회

🇸🇦 فرصة

🇨🇿 příležitost

🇸🇰 príležitosť

🇨🇳 机会

🇸🇮 priložnost

🇮🇸 tækifæri

🇰🇿 оқиға

🇬🇪 მოახლოება

🇦🇿 mövqe

🇲🇽 ocasión

Etymology

The term 'occasioning' is derived from the word 'occasion', which comes from the Latin 'occasio', meaning 'to fall' or 'to happen'. This Latin term itself traces back to 'cadere', which means 'to fall'. The use of 'occasion' in English began around the 14th century, denoting a particular time or instance of an event. Over time, the verb form 'occasioning' emerged to articulate the action of making something happen or creating a particular situation. This evolution of the word reflects changes in the language as it absorbed influences from Latin and Old French, enriching its meanings and applications. By the 19th century, 'occasioning' began to surface more frequently in literary and academic discourse, signifying a causal relationship between events.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,713, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.