Incidence

Synonyms of incidence

• occurrence
• frequency
• prevalence

Antonyms of incidence

• scarcity
• absence
• rarity

Collocations of incidence

high incidence

Frequency: 80 %

There is a high incidence of flu cases during the winter months.

low incidence

Frequency: 70 %

There is a low incidence of crime in this neighborhood.

decreased incidence

Frequency: 65 %

The decreased incidence of heart disease is attributed to healthier lifestyle choices.

increased incidence

Frequency: 60 %

There has been an increased incidence of wildfires in the region.

reported incidence

Frequency: 50 %

The reported incidence of bullying in schools has prompted new anti-bullying initiatives.

Idiomatic Expressions for incidence

• Phrase: incidence rate
  Meaning: refers to the frequency or occurrence of something within a specific population or time period
  Usage: The incidence rate of COVID-19 has been steadily decreasing.