C1noun 3K

Incidence

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪnsɪdəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪnsɪdəns/"]/

Meaning of Incidence

the extent to which something happens or has an effect

In simple words: The occurrence of something, especially something bad.

Incidence in a sentence

• an area with a **high incidence** of crime
• The country had the lowest incidence of Covid cases proportional to its population.
• The lack of vitamins may explain the higher incidence of heart disease.
• There is a greater incidence of cancer in the families of radiation workers.
• the highest recorded incidence of air pollution
• the angle of incidence

How to use Incidence

Commonly used in scientific, medical, and statistical contexts. Avoid casual conversations, as it may sound overly technical. Appropriate when discussing rates or frequencies of events.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'in-cid-ence' as in how often something happens.

Related words

Collocations with Incidence

• great
• high
• peak
• have
• show
• increase
• increase
• decrease
• fall
• rate
• incidence among
• incidence in
• a decrease in the incidence of something
• an increase in the incidence of something
• a variation in the incidence of something

Synonyms for Incidence

• frequency
• occurrence
• rate
• prevalence
• occurrence rate

Opposites of Incidence

• nonoccurrence
• absence

Common mistakes with Incidence

• Confused with 'incident', which refers to a specific event.
• Used inappropriately in informal contexts.
• Incorrect pluralization, saying 'incidences' instead of 'incidents' when referring to events.

Frequently asked questions about Incidence

What does Incidence mean?

The occurrence of something, especially something bad.

What is the definition of Incidence?

the extent to which something happens or has an effect

How do you use Incidence in a sentence?

an area with a **high incidence** of crime

Can you give another example of Incidence?

The country had the lowest incidence of Covid cases proportional to its population.

What are synonyms for Incidence?

Common alternatives include frequency, occurrence, rate, prevalence, occurrence rate.

What is the opposite of Incidence?

Opposite meanings include nonoccurrence, absence.

What words go with Incidence?

It commonly pairs with great, high, peak, have, show, increase, increase, decrease, fall, rate, incidence among, incidence in, a decrease in the incidence of something, an increase in the incidence of something, a variation in the incidence of something.

What are common mistakes when using Incidence?

Confused with 'incident', which refers to a specific event. Used inappropriately in informal contexts. Incorrect pluralization, saying 'incidences' instead of 'incidents' when referring to events.

How do you pronounce Incidence?

US: /["/ˈɪnsɪdəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnsɪdəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Incidence?

Commonly used in scientific, medical, and statistical contexts. Avoid casual conversations, as it may sound overly technical. Appropriate when discussing rates or frequencies of events.

What CEFR level is Incidence?

"Incidence" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.