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occurrences

 

[ əˈkərənsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

statistical analysis

The number of times an event or situation occurs within a specified period or group.

Synonyms

event, frequency, incidence

Examples of usage

  • Occurrences of a certain disease have increased in recent years.
  • The police are investigating the occurrence of several robberies in the area.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

An event or incident, especially a striking or significant one.

Synonyms

event, happening, incident

Examples of usage

  • The novel is filled with strange occurrences that keep the reader engaged.
  • She described the strange occurrences that happened during her trip.
Context #3 | Noun

geology

A mineral deposit of considerable size and richness.

Synonyms

deposit, lode, vein

Examples of usage

  • The new drilling revealed a rich occurrence of gold in the area.
  • This region is known for its occurrence of rare minerals.

Translations

Translations of the word "occurrences" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocorrências

🇮🇳 घटनाएँ

🇩🇪 Vorkommen

🇮🇩 kejadian

🇺🇦 випадки

🇵🇱 wystąpienia

🇯🇵 発生

🇫🇷 occurrences

🇪🇸 ocurrencias

🇹🇷 olaylar

🇰🇷 발생

🇸🇦 الأحداث

🇨🇿 výskyty

🇸🇰 výskyty

🇨🇳 发生

🇸🇮 pojavitve

🇮🇸 tilvik

🇰🇿 оқиғалар

🇬🇪 შემთხვევები

🇦🇿 hadisələr

🇲🇽 ocurrencias

Word origin

The word 'occurrences' originated from the Latin word 'occurrence', which means an event or incident. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The term is commonly used in various fields such as statistics, literature, and geology to refer to events, incidents, or mineral deposits. Over time, 'occurrences' has become a versatile word with multiple meanings and applications.

See also: occur, occurrence.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,025 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.