incidence — the 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/
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
The sudden, terrifying incidence of the virus across the city forced the commander to lock down all borders.
IN(into) + CID(fall) — a high incidence simply means that a specific event continues to fall into reality over and over again.
The high incidence of fires on the same date was no coincidence — it was the undeniable evidence the detective needed.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin incidentia, formed from the verb incidere meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to happen.' The term originally conveyed the notion of events occurring or befalling, as if incidents were falling from above, and evolved to denote the frequency or rate at which something occurs or is encountered.
Breakdown
in- (upon, into) + cadere (to fall) + -entia (noun-forming suffix indicating state or condition). The root cadere means 'to fall,' so incidence literally means 'the state of falling upon' or 'the occurrence of something.'
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Studies show a correlation between stress levels and the incidence of certain health conditions.”
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