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OCCURRENCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OCCURRENCE?

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Occurrence as a Noun
Definitions of "Occurrence" as a noun
Synonyms of "Occurrence" as a noun (19 Words)
Usage Examples of "Occurrence" as a noun
Associations of "Occurrence" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Occurrence” are: happening, natural event, occurrent, event, incident, phenomenon, affair, matter, experience, circumstance, development, contingency, eventuality, existence, instance, appearance, manifestation, materialization, springing up

Occurrence as a Noun

Definitions of "Occurrence" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “occurrence” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An event that happens.
The fact or frequency of something happening.
An incident or event.
The fact of something existing or being found in a place or under a particular set of conditions.
An instance of something occurring.

Synonyms of "Occurrence" as a noun (19 Words)

affair	Business and financial dealings. The board admitted responsibility for the affair.
appearance	Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression. The rookie made a brief appearance* in the first period.*
circumstance	The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. We wanted to marry but circumstances didn t permit.
contingency	A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. The island s public affairs can occasionally be seen to be invaded by contingency.
development	A specified state of growth or advancement. The development* of his ideas took many years.*
event	Each of several particular contests making up a sports competition. In that event* the first possibility is excluded.*
eventuality	A possible event or outcome. Be prepared for all eventualities.
existence	The fact or state of living or having objective reality. She kept the company alive when its very existence* was threatened.*
experience	The knowledge or skill acquired by a period of practical experience of something especially that gained in a particular profession. He recalled the experience* vividly.*
happening	An event that happens. Altogether it was an eerie happening.
incident	The occurrence of dangerous or exciting things. One person was stabbed in the incident.
instance	An example or single occurrence of something. Another instance* occurred yesterday.*
manifestation	A clear appearance. A characteristic manifestation* of Lyme disease.*
materialization	The process of coming into being; becoming reality. This skyscraper is the solid materialization* of his efforts.*
matter	A subject or situation under consideration. Financial matters.
natural event	A first roll of 7 or 11 that immediately wins the stake.
occurrent	An event that happens.
phenomenon	Any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning. The band was a pop phenomenon* just for their sales figures alone.*
springing up	A metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed.

Usage Examples of "Occurrence" as a noun

A disease of frequent occurrence.
Vandalism used to be a rare occurrence.
The occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets.
The occurrence of natural gas fields.
The occurrence of cancer increases with age.

Associations of "Occurrence" (30 Words)

accidental	A musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature. An accidental* shooting.*
ballyhoo	Blatant or sensational promotion. A much ballyhooed musical extravaganza.
case	The quantity contained in a case. A murder case.
coincidence	An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental. He waited for the coincidence* of the target and the cross hairs.*
contemporaneous	Existing at or occurring in the same period of time. A rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous* with an increase in inflation.*
episode	A happening that is distinctive in a series of related events. The whole episode* has been a major embarrassment.*
event	A special set of circumstances. He acted very wise after the event.
frequency	The particular waveband at which radio signals are broadcast or transmitted. An increase in the frequency* of accidents due to increased overtime.*
happen	Happen occur or be the case in the course of events or by chance. This is what happens when the mechanism goes wrong.
happening	An event that happens. Altogether it was an eerie happening.
inaugural	An inaugural speech especially one made by an incoming US president. His inaugural* concert as Music Director.*
incidence	The striking of a light beam on a surface. The point of incidence* of the beam.*
incident	Relating to incidence. Several amusing incidents.
incidental	An item that is incidental. The incidental* catch of dolphins in the pursuit of tuna.*
juncture	The set of features in speech that enable a hearer to detect a word or phrase boundary (e.g. distinguishing I scream from ice cream). The plane crashed at the juncture* of two mountains.*
kaput	Destroyed or killed. The water pump s broken kaput.
malfunction	A failure to function normally. The coffee maker malfunctioned.
occasion	Give occasion to. An occasion* arranged to honor the president.*
occur	Happen; take place. Nothing occurred that seemed important.
outcome	Something that results. It is the outcome* of the vote that counts.*
output	A place where power or information leaves a system. Output from the mine ceased in May.
participation	The action of taking part in something. The scheme is based on employer participation.
pentathlon	An athletic event comprising five different events for each competitor in particular also modern pentathlon an event involving fencing shooting swimming riding and cross country running.
phenomenon	A remarkable development. The band was a pop phenomenon* just for their sales figures alone.*
recurring	Coming back. Gratitude is a recurring* theme in the book.*
sequent	In regular succession without gaps. The period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness.
traumatic	Of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body. Few experiences are more traumatic* than losing a child.*
unexpected	Not expected or anticipated. His death was totally unexpected.
unforeseen	Not anticipated- H.W.Glidden. Our insurance package enables you to protect yourself and your dependants against unforeseen* circumstances.*
upcoming	About to happen; forthcoming. The upcoming* election.*