occurrence
pronunciation
How to pronounce occurrence in British English:
UK [əˈkʌrəns]
How to pronounce occurrence in American English:
US [əˈkɜːrəns]
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- Noun:
- an event that happens
- an instance of something occurring
Word Origin
- occurrence (n.)
- 1530s, from Middle French occurrence "unexpected happening" or directly from Medieval Latin occurrentia, from Latin occurentem (nominative occurens), present participle of occurrere (see occur).
Example
- 1. The interspersing layers of ash show they were a regular occurrence .
- 2. If this is a first or second time occurrence , let it go .
- 3. The mutation is a natural occurrence , as is the reaction to the drug .
- 4. Munsch says that each relationship is still unique , and infidelity remains a relatively uncommon occurrence .
- 5. Writing in science , they said fire occurrence rates had increased in 59 % of areas with reduced deforestation .