Incidence Meaning
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of something happening; occurrence.
nounThe extent or the relative frequency of something happening.
Sentence Examples
According to this figure, the reflection angle equals the incidence angle.
The incidence of OCD is greatest among teens and young adults.
An area with a high incidence of crime
CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of crime in the city has increased sharply this year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The study showed a significantly higher ____ of the rare disease among people living in the city.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French incidence, from Medieval Latin incidentia (“a falling upon”), from Latin incidens, present participle of incidere (“to fall upon”), from in (“on”) + cadere (“to fall”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The high ____ of crime in the city has increased sharply this year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The study showed a significantly higher ____ of the rare disease among people living in the city.