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incidencethe rate or frequency of occurrence of something, especially something undesirable

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the rate or frequency of occurrence of something, especially something undesirable

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

Korean meaning: 발생률, 발생 빈도 (특히 바람직하지 않은 일의)

Korean pronunciation: 인-시-던스 (강세: 인)

Example Sentences

  • The incidence of people falling asleep during math class reaches 95% after lunch.
  • Health officials are monitoring the incidence of the new virus in urban areas.
  • The incidence of 'mysterious' homework disappearances increases dramatically on Monday mornings.

incidence

NOUN

//ˈɪnsɪdəns//

the rate or frequency of occurrence of something, especially something undesirable

incidence concept
💡 Concept

Rising disease incidence rates

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incidence rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Lower incidence builds confidence with evidence!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnsɪdəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootcid
Suffix--ence

Origin

라틴어 'incidentia'에서 유래했으며, '떨어지다, 일어나다'를 의미하는 'incidere'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 하늘에서 사건들이 떨어져 내리는 것처럼, 어떤 일이 발생하는 빈도를 나타내게 되었죠.

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🎵Rhyme

idenceconfidenceprovidence
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confidence
providence

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The incidence of people falling asleep during math class reaches 95% after lunch.

Health officials are monitoring the incidence of the new virus in urban areas.

😄 Fun example

The incidence of 'mysterious' homework disappearances increases dramatically on Monday mornings.

Studies show a correlation between stress levels and the incidence of certain health conditions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

occurrencefrequencyprevalenceratelikelihood

Antonyms

absencerarity

Related

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