Occurrence

/əˈkɛr.əns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an instance of something happening; an event or happening.

The occurrence of the solar eclipse attracted many viewers across the country.

the frequency with which something occurs.

The occurrence of earthquakes in this region is quite rare.

an event or incident.

The police were called to the occurrence of a disturbance in the neighborhood.

a happening or a specific event, often used in scientific contexts.

The occurrence of the species in this area has been documented for over a century.

the fact that something exists or takes place.

The occurrence of multiple species in this habitat shows its ecological diversity.

Middle English: from Old French occurrence, from Latin occurrence(m) (from occurrere 'to run against, happen').

a rare occurrence

An event that happens infrequently.

common occurrence

An event that happens regularly.

frequent occurrence

An event that happens often.

occur

To happen or take place.

co-occurrence

The simultaneous appearance of two or more events.

Hustle

It was just another hustle, a common occurrence in the city.

Incident

That was just an incident, nothing unusual, just an occurrence.