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.