occurrence — an instance or event of something happening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an instance or event of something happening
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkɜːrəns/
Example Sentences
- The occurrence of pizza disappearing from the office fridge remains a mystery.
- Traffic jams are a common occurrence during rush hour.
- The occurrence of my cat ignoring me is so frequent that I'm considering hiring a therapist.
occurrence
NOUN[/əˈkɜːrəns/]
an instance or event of something happening
Recording an unexpected astronomical occurrence
The alarm ring marked the exact occurrence of the emergency. (oc·cur·rence → OCCUR + RING)
A small occurrence in the forest quickly grew into a major disturbance and emergency emergence.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'occurrence' and Latin 'occurrentia', derived from 'occurrere' meaning 'to run toward' or 'to meet', composed of 'ob-' (toward) and 'currere' (to run).
Breakdown
ob- (toward) + curr (run) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality) = occurrence (an instance of something happening)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The occurrence of pizza disappearing from the office fridge remains a mystery.”
“Traffic jams are a common occurrence during rush hour.”
“The occurrence of my cat ignoring me is so frequent that I'm considering hiring a therapist.”
“Scientists study the occurrence of unusual weather patterns.”
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