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occurrence
noun
Synonyms
occurrence, event, incident, episode, circumstance mean something that happens or takes place.
occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.
event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.
incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.
episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.
circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.
Examples of occurrence in a Sentence
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Word History
occurr(ent) entry 1 + -ence, perhaps after Middle French occurrence "circumstance"
1539, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Occurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occurrence. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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