noun · Medium SAT word

    Incidence

    happening; the relative frequency of occurrence of something

    Incidence in a sentence

    The incidence of diabetes has increased in recent years.

    Synonyms for incidence

    • frequency
    • rate
    • occurrence

    Antonyms for incidence

    • absence
    • scarcity
    • rarity

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    Vocabulary like incidence appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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