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- [in-si-duh ns]
- /ˈɪn sɪ dəns/
- /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
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- [in-si-duh ns]
- /ˈɪn sɪ dəns/
Definitions of incidences word
- noun incidences the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted: the high incidence of heart disease in men over 40. 1
- noun incidences a falling upon, affecting, or befalling; occurrence: The incidence of murder that Sunday afternoon shocked the sleepy village. 1
- noun incidences Optics, Physics. the striking of a ray of light, beam of electrons, etc., on a surface, or the direction of striking. angle of incidence (def 1). 1
- noun incidences the fact or the manner of being incident. 1
- noun incidences Geometry. partial coincidence of two figures, as of a line and a plane containing it. 1
- noun incidences Plural form of incidence. 1
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Origin of incidences
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word incidentia. See incident, -ence
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Parts of speech for Incidences
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incidences popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
incidences usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incidences
noun incidences
- occurrences — the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
- frequencies — Plural form of frequency.
- rates — the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans.
- extents — Plural form of extent.
- proportions — comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size, quantity, number, etc.; ratio.
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