Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

incidence

[in-si-duhns]

noun

  1. the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted.

    the high incidence of heart disease in men over 40.

  2. a falling upon, affecting, or befalling; occurrence.

    The incidence of murder that Sunday afternoon shocked the sleepy village.

  3. Optics, Physics.

    1. the striking of a ray of light, beam of electrons, etc., on a surface, or the direction of striking.

    2. angle of incidence.

  4. the fact or the manner of being incident.

  5. Geometry.partial coincidence of two figures, as of a line and a plane containing it.



incidence

/ ˈɪԲɪəԲ /

noun

  1. degree, extent, or frequency of occurrence; amount

    a high incidence of death from pneumonia

  2. the act or manner of impinging on or affecting by proximity or influence

  3. physics the arrival of a beam of light or particles at a surface See also angle of incidence

  4. geometry the partial coincidence of two configurations, such as a point that lies on a circle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of incidence1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin incidentia. See incident, -ence
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"Our previous research in 2022 indicated that 85% of schools are not reporting incidences that have been reported to them," he said.

From

Lincoln continued to suspend habeas corpus in specific incidences, according to the National Constitution Center, and in 1863 Congress approved suspending it for the duration of the war when "the public safety may require it".

From

But they said it was difficult to fully understand the extent of the problem because there was no national system to collect data on incidences of poor behaviour.

From

Health agencies across the nation have helped drive down the incidence of HIV, largely through testing, counseling and the distribution of medications that prevent the spread of the disease.

From

He visits the town of Ammendorf, Germany, where a chemical manufacturing plant run by Siegfried’s bosses, since transformed into a nightclub, has left behind a toxic mess and a high incidence of cancer cases.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


inchwormincident