Incidence ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Incidence ( noun )

1. The rate at which a particular event or phenomenon occurs in a population or system.
2. The occurrence or frequency of a disease or other health problem in a population.

Origin:

From late latin incidens, present participle of incidere ("to fall upon, happen, occur"), from in- + cadere ("to fall").

Examples:

1. The incidence of cancer in the area has increased significantly in the last decade.
2. There is a high incidence of heart disease in this population, possibly due to genetics and lifestyle.
3. The incidence of road accidents decreases during the rainy season because of reduced traffic.
4. The incidence of earthquakes in the region is higher than other regions due to its location on a plate boundary.
5. The incidence of theft has reduced significantly since the implementation of a neighborhood watch program.

(As a verb)

Incidence ( verb )

1. The rate at which a particular event or phenomenon occurs in a population or system.
2. The occurrence or frequency of a disease or other health problem in a population.

Origin:

From late latin incidens, present participle of incidere ("to fall upon, happen, occur"), from in- + cadere ("to fall").

Examples:

1. The incidence of cancer in the area has increased significantly in the last decade.
2. There is a high incidence of heart disease in this population, possibly due to genetics and lifestyle.
3. The incidence of road accidents decreases during the rainy season because of reduced traffic.
4. The incidence of earthquakes in the region is higher than other regions due to its location on a plate boundary.
5. The incidence of theft has reduced significantly since the implementation of a neighborhood watch program.