continuous occurrence

USAGE SUMMARY

"continuous occurrence" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it to denote something that happens over and over again without stopping. For example, "The continuous occurrence of car accidents on this road is alarming."

✓ Grammatically correct

Science

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

13 human-written examples

"It is possible that some manufacturers have designed their TVs to detect the continuous occurrence of short scenes and frequent scene cuts and to 'optimise' their performance to reduce power when content with these characteristics is displayed".

The Guardian

However, their continuous occurrence in small percentages after 8800 cal BP most probably reflects locally present, small populations of these taxa.

Quaternary International

Grain-cluster formed with the continuous occurrence of twinning-events in the wake of the migrating recrystallization front GBs during sweeping away the deformed matrix.

Materials Letters

The continuous occurrence of variable-range hopping, the approximately linear ρ T relationship, and semimetal conduction mechanism accords with the graphitization process.

Carbon

The continuous occurrence of immature specimens and pregnant females during the whole study period indicates that M. lusitanicus can breed continuously throughout the year in apple orchards in Asturias.

Crop Protection

Compared to the existing Technical Activities Committee (TAC) method for creating weather data for AC design, a method to create the design weather data using two weather indices for Osaka, Japan with consideration of the simultaneous occurrence and continuous occurrence of each weather element is shown in this paper.

Energy and Buildings

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

47 human-written examples

Two elementary schools and two junior high schools that were also included in the research reported continuous AHC occurrences during the week that our field epidemiological study was conducted.

Plosone

Symbols can be continuous, and the occurrence of one symbol may depend upon a finite number n of preceding symbols, in which case the string is known as a Markov chain and the source an nth order Markov source.

SEP

We therefore studied the relationship between vancomycin steady state plateau concentrations during continuous infusion and occurrence of AKI in ICU patients with Gram-positive bacteremia and/or pneumonia.

Annals of Intensive Care

We set 50 households spending twice the average medical expenditure for 2 continuous years as occurrence households and they had on average US$ 3,128 less than their comparative group.

BMC Health Services Research

M. arion has a long and probably continuous history of occurrence at this site, with specimens in natural history collections dating back to 1926 (among the earliest in the collections).

BMC Evolutionary Biology

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "continuous occurrence", ensure that the context clearly indicates what is occurring continuously. Specify the event or phenomenon to avoid ambiguity.

Common error

While "continuous occurrence" is grammatically correct, it can sound overly formal in some contexts. Consider using simpler alternatives like "constant repetition" or "ongoing presence" for better readability depending on context.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "continuous occurrence" functions as a noun phrase. It describes the state or fact of something happening repeatedly and without interruption. As Ludwig AI confirms, this expression is acceptable in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

81%

News & Media

13%

Academia

6%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "continuous occurrence" is a grammatically sound noun phrase that describes something happening repeatedly without interruption. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and suitability for written English. This phrase is most frequently found in scientific and news contexts, reflecting its use in objective and analytical discussions. When writing, ensure that the specific event is clearly defined to avoid ambiguity. While acceptable, consider the context; less formal alternatives like "constant recurrence" or "ongoing manifestation" may be more appropriate depending on the audience.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

constant recurrence

Emphasizes the repetitive nature with 'recurrence' and the ongoing nature with 'constant'.

repeated incidence

Focuses on the fact that the incidence is not isolated, but rather happens multiple times.

uninterrupted sequence

Emphasizes the lack of breaks in the sequence, focusing on the temporal aspect of the event.

perpetual repetition

Emphasizes the endless repetition with the word perpetual.

persistent appearance

Highlights the recurring nature of the appearance, suggesting something that keeps showing up.

ongoing manifestation

Implies a process that is actively happening and showing itself over time.

sustained presence

Highlights the continuous existence or availability of something.

incessant repetition

Highlights the non-stopping, repetitive aspect of something. Incessant implies something undesirable.

steady frequency

Focuses on the consistent rate at which something occurs.

unending stream

Uses a metaphor to describe something flowing without end.

FAQs

How can I use "continuous occurrence" in a sentence?

You can use "continuous occurrence" to describe events or phenomena that happen repeatedly without stopping. For example, "The "continuous occurrence" of rain has flooded the city".

What can I say instead of "continuous occurrence"?

You can use alternatives like "constant recurrence", "repeated incidence", or "persistent appearance" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "continuous occurrence" or "continual occurrence"?

"Continuous occurrence" implies an unbroken sequence, while "continual occurrence" suggests frequent but potentially intermittent events. Choose the one that best fits your intended meaning.

What's the difference between "continuous occurrence" and "frequent occurrence"?

"Continuous occurrence" implies an uninterrupted series of events, whereas "frequent occurrence" simply means the event happens often but not necessarily without interruption.