Synonyms for
Incidence
Definition
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or other unwanted event
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- incidence of disease
- incidence rate
- high incidence
- low incidence
- incidence of cancer
- incidence of crime
- incidence of reporting
Word family
Usage note
Often used in statistics and epidemiology to refer to the rate at which new cases of a disease or event occur. Be careful not to confuse it with 'incident', which refers to a specific event or occurrence.
Example sentences
- The incidence of car accidents increases during rush hour.
- The incidence of heart disease is higher among smokers.
- The incidence of crime has decreased in this neighborhood.
- The incidence of tornadoes is higher in the Midwest.
- The incidence of food poisoning was caused by contaminated meat.
Quotes
The incidence of crime increases during the holiday season.
The incidence of cancer has been steadily increasing in recent years.
The incidence of cheating in schools is a growing concern.