Occurrence (Noun)
Meaning 1
An instance of something occurring; "a disease of frequent occurrence"; "the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The study aimed to reduce the occurrence of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- The unusual occurrence of the aurora borealis at such low latitudes surprised many astronomers.
- There has been an increase in the occurrence of droughts and wildfires in the region over the past decade.
- Researchers investigated the occurrence of certain genetic mutations in families with a history of cancer.
- The predicted occurrence of the total solar eclipse generated widespread interest and excitement among astronomers.
Meaning 2
An event that happens.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Gravy
- Example
- Attendant
- Thing
- Irruption
- Reverse
- Union
- Experience
- Appearance
- Disappearance
- Interruption
- Accompaniment
- Black Eye
- Flash
- Destiny
- Crash
- Eventuality
- Accident
- Boom
- Miracle
- Periodic Event
- Bunce
- Chance Event
- Setback
- Convergence
- Wonder
- Treat
- Striking
- Juncture
- Collapse
- Fire
- Movement
- Modification
- Gold Rush
- Manna From Heaven
- Sound
- Flare-up
- Avalanche
- News Event
- Co-occurrence
- Beginning
- Success
- Blow
- Error
- Case
- Change
- Windfall
- Ending
- Contact
- Supervention
- Outburst
- Discharge
- Outbreak
- Fortuity
- Episode
- Contingence
- Finish
- Godsend
- Failure
- Trouble
- Incident
- One-off