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Occurrence

/əˈkʌr.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An instance of something happening or taking place.

    "The occurrence of the meteor shower was a spectacular event for stargazers."
  2. 2

    The frequency with which something happens.

    "The occurrence of earthquakes in this region has increased over the past decade."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'occurrence' originates from the Middle English 'occurrens', derived from the Latin 'occurrens', which is the present participle of 'occurrere', meaning 'to run to meet'. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify an event or instance of something happening.

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