Synonyms for occurrence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr-

Phonetic Transcription : əˈkɜr əns, əˈkʌr-

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Définition of occurrence

Origin : 1530s, from Middle French occurrence "unexpected happening" or directly from Medieval Latin occurrentia, from Latin occurentem (nominative occurens), present participle of occurrere (see occur).

noun happening, development

Example sentences :

To assist the prediction of the course and occurrence of storms.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various

Her view of the occurrence was very different from that taken by her father.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

The occurrence in the studio, however, was entirely natural.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

Reconnaissances (p. 093) and raids were of almost daily occurrence.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

When I heard this history, an hour or so after its occurrence, I rather demurred.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

When her uncles returned she said nothing of the occurrence.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Accordingly the ephors questioned their informant: "How say you the occurrence is to take place?"
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

As a result of this occurrence the allies of the Lacedaemonians took fresh heart.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

“He was conversing with me of that occurrence,” said Philo Gubb.
Extract from : « Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective » by Ellis Parker Butler

If I had not felt so at peace with all the world just then, there would have been an—occurrence then and there.
Extract from : « Against Odds » by Lawrence L. Lynch

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