Incidence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

Definitions of incidence

noun an instance of something happening; occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the incidence of rain in the desert.

A2 The doctor discussed the incidence of heart disease in older adults.

B1 The study analyzed the incidence of bullying in schools.

B2 The research paper highlighted the incidence of cancer in the population.

C1 The government implemented policies to reduce the incidence of poverty in the country.

C2 The scientist conducted a detailed analysis of the incidence of genetic mutations in the population.

adjective relating to or denoting incidence

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the incidence of rain in simple terms.

A2 The doctor discussed the incidence of flu in the community.

B1 The study analyzed the incidence of crime in urban areas.

B2 The researcher found a correlation between socioeconomic factors and the incidence of diabetes.

C1 The government implemented policies to reduce the incidence of corruption.

C2 The scientist conducted a comprehensive analysis of the incidence of cancer in different populations.

Examples of incidence in a Sentence

formal The incidence of heart disease has been on the rise in recent years.

informal Have you heard about the incidence of car accidents on that road?

slang The incidence of drama in that group chat is off the charts.

figurative The incidence of kindness in the world seems to be decreasing.

Grammatical Forms of incidence

plural

incidences

comparative

more incident

superlative

most incident

present tense

incidence

future tense

will incidence

perfect tense

has incidenced

continuous tense

is incidencing

singular

incidence

positive degree

incident

infinitive

to incidence

gerund

inciding

participle

incided

Origin and Evolution of incidence

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'incidence' originated from the Latin word 'incidentia', derived from the verb 'incidere' meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to happen'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'incidence' has evolved to refer to the frequency or occurrence of an event or situation, particularly in scientific or medical contexts.