Never
Never
Never (/ˈnɛvər/), from the Old English nǣfre, is a term used in the English language to denote the negative of ever, or at no time in the past or future. It is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions, symptoms, or behaviors that do not occur.
Etymology
The term "never" originates from the Old English nǣfre, which is a combination of ne (not) and ǣfre (ever). This term has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "never" is often used to describe a condition or symptom that does not occur. For example, a patient may be described as "never having experienced chest pain" or "never having had a seizure". This term can also be used to describe behaviors, such as a patient "never smoking" or "never consuming alcohol".
Related Terms
- Always: The opposite of never, always refers to something that is done, felt, or present at all times.
- Sometimes: This term refers to something that happens or is true part of the time, but not always.
- Often: Often refers to something that happens many times or a large amount of the time.
- Rarely: This term refers to something that seldom happens or is seldom the case.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Never
- Wikipedia's article - Never
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