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/
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
Rising disease incidence rates
Lower incidence builds confidence with evidence!
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🌳Etymology
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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📝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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