Meaning & Definition of word "Occurrence"

Occurrence

/əˈkɛr.əns/

noun:

  • 1. an instance of something happening; an event or happening.
    • Example: The occurrence of the solar eclipse attracted many viewers across the country.
  • 2. the frequency with which something occurs.
    • Example: The occurrence of earthquakes in this region is quite rare.
  • 3. an event or incident.
    • Example: The police were called to the occurrence of a disturbance in the neighborhood.
  • 4. a happening or a specific event, often used in scientific contexts.
    • Example: The occurrence of the species in this area has been documented for over a century.
  • 5. the fact that something exists or takes place.
    • Example: The occurrence of multiple species in this habitat shows its ecological diversity.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

a rare occurrence:

An event that happens infrequently.

common occurrence:

An event that happens regularly.

frequent occurrence:

An event that happens often.

Related Words

occur:

To happen or take place.

co-occurrence:

The simultaneous appearance of two or more events.

Slang Meanings of occurrence

Meaning: Hustle

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

Meaning: Incident

Example Sentence: That was just an incident, nothing unusual, just an occurrence.