incidence

Meanings

• Noun

  An event or situation that occurs, especially one that is unusual or unexpected.

  - "The incidence of rainforest destruction is a pressing environmental concern."
  - "The doctor reported an unusual incidence of this condition in her patients."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incidence
chance , dance , expanse , advance

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Variants

List of all variants of incidence that leads to same result
incidence , incidences , angle of incidence

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incidere', meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to happen'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incidence angle' is used in physics to describe the angle between a wave and a surface.

2. The word 'incidence' is often used in medical contexts to describe the rate at which a disease is occurring in a population.

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Related Concepts

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1. prevalence: The total number of cases of a disease or condition in a population over a specified period of time.

2. frequency: The number of occurrences of an event in a given time period.

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Culture

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In literature, 'incidence' is often used to describe an unexpected event or situation. In art, it can refer to the way light falls on a surface or the way colors blend together. In music, it can refer to the way a melody or harmony progresses.

How to Memorize "incidence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of unexpected events, such as a rainstorm or a car accident, to help remember the definition of incidence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incidence' with the word 'occurrence' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Incidents are unexpected events' to help remember the definition of incidence.

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