Incidence — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s/ in·ci·dence

Meaning & Definition of Incidence

Incidence (noun)

  1. rate of occurrence or influence
  2. an act or the fact or manner of falling upon or affecting, occurrence
  3. angle of incidence

Incidence (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the rate at which something happens

    "They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut."

    similar: appearance, occurrence, chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, commonness, frequence, frequency, frequentness, prevalence
    opposite: infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness, unusualness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incidence

The most common words with a similar meaning to Incidence:

appearance, occurrence, chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, commonness, frequence, frequency, frequentness, prevalence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incidence

Words with the opposite meaning of Incidence:

infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness, unusualness

Origin & Etymology of Incidence

First known use: 1626

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Incidence

Words & Phrases Containing Incidence

angle of incidence

Frequently Asked Questions about Incidence

What does "Incidence" mean?

"Incidence" means rate of occurrence or influence. As a noun, it is defined as: rate of occurrence or influence.

What is another word for "Incidence"?

Other words for "Incidence" include appearance, occurrence, chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, commonness and frequence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incidence" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Incidence"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incidence". Common alternatives include appearance, occurrence, chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, commonness, frequence, frequency and frequentness.

What is the opposite of "Incidence"?

Antonyms of "Incidence" include infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness and unusualness.

How do you use "Incidence" in a sentence?

Examples of "Incidence" in a sentence: "They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.".

Is "Incidence" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Incidence" is a noun.

Is "Incidence" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Incidence" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Incidence"?

"Incidence" is pronounced /ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as in·ci·dence.