occurrence | ||
1. | [ noun ] an event that happens | |
Synonyms: | happening natural_event | |
Related terms: | event case thing change fire success experience incident beginning ending movement juncture discharge trouble sound failure destiny stopping_point flash miracle accident episode appearance wonder reverse contact interruption outburst outbreak eventuality crash disappearance finish accompaniment boom one-off treat computer_error convergence avalanche news_event supervention union periodic_event anticipate | |
2. | [ noun ] an instance of something occurring | |
Examples: | "a disease of frequent occurrence" "the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets" |
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Related terms: | presence sympatry allopatry | |