Occurrence — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s/ oc·cur·rence

Meaning & Definition of Occurrence

Occurrence (noun)

  1. something that occurs
  2. the action or fact of happening or occurring —often used with of

Occurrence (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that happens

    "life is full of random occurrences"

    similar: affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, thing
    related: coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings

Related Entry: Co-occurrence (noun)

Co-occurrence is a different word from Occurrence. The synonyms below are for co-occurrence, not for occurrence.

  1. as in coincidence, fluke

    similar: coincidence, fluke, freak, affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence, thing, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings

Related Entry: Co-occur (verb)

Co-occur is a different word from Occurrence. The synonyms below are for co-occur, not for occurrence.

  1. to occur or exist at the same time

    "the chronic depression that so often co-occurs with drug abuse"

    similar: accompany, attend, coexist, coincide, concur, synchronize
    related: chance, hap, happen, transpire
    near: antedate, precede, predate, follow, succeed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Occurrence

The most common words with a similar meaning to Occurrence:

affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion, thing

Related Words for Occurrence

coincidence, co-occurrence, fluke, freak, landmark, milepost, milestone, page, phenomenon, turning point, adventure, experience, time, happenchance, happenstance, accident, crisis, emergency, juncture, achievement, deed, exploit, feat, news, tidings

Origin & Etymology of Occurrence

occurr(ent):1 + -ence, perhaps after Middle French occurrence "circumstance"

First known use: 1539

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Occurrence

Frequently Asked Questions about Occurrence

What does "Occurrence" mean?

"Occurrence" means something that occurs. As a noun, it is defined as: something that occurs.

What is another word for "Occurrence"?

Other words for "Occurrence" include affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident and occasion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Occurrence" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Occurrence"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Occurrence". Common alternatives include affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, incident, occasion and thing.

How do you use "Occurrence" in a sentence?

Examples of "Occurrence" in a sentence: "life is full of random occurrences".

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

"Occurrence" is a noun.

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

As a C1-level word, "Occurrence" 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+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Occurrence"?

"Occurrence" is pronounced /ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as oc·cur·rence.

What is the origin of the word "Occurrence"?

"Occurrence" comes from occurr(ent):1 + -ence, perhaps after Middle French occurrence "circumstance". First known use: 1539.