incidence

CEFRB2

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The rate or number of times something happens.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The extent or the relative frequency of something happening.

Examples

  • According to this figure, the reflection angle equals the incidence angle.

  • The incidence of OCD is greatest among teens and young adults.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The manner of falling; bearing or onus, as of a tax that falls unequally.

  2. The act of something happening; occurrence.

  3. The striking of radiation or a projectile upon a surface.

More examples

In context

  • An area with a high incidence of crime

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Origin

noun

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”).