Frequency & Occurrence Vocabulary

occurring every day; ordinary or everyday

“She found beauty in the quotidian routines of daily life.”

of or during the day; daily

“Humans have a diurnal sleep cycle, unlike nocturnal owls.”

occurring at irregular intervals; scattered

“Sporadic gunfire echoed through the night.”

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

“The intermittent rain made planning the picnic difficult.”

appearing or occurring at intervals

“The periodic table organizes elements by their properties.”

occurring often or repeatedly

“She suffered from recurrent nightmares after the accident.”

continuing without pause or interruption

“The incessant noise of construction drove him mad.”

not occurring often; rare

“Her visits became increasingly infrequent over the years.”

present, appearing, or found everywhere

“Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.”

spreading widely throughout an area or group

“A pervasive sense of dread hung over the village.”