incidence
(in-ci-dence)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the occurrence or frequency of a particular event, especially in relation to a specific population or area.
Example Sentence
She was shocked by the high incidence of heart disease in men over 40.
More Example Sentences
Health officials are tracking the incidence of the disease in different regions.
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Rhymes
- incidence
- coincidence