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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incidence

/ɪnˈsɪdəns/ noun · British & US
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What does incidence mean?

noun

The act or fact of occurring or happening; a particular instance of this. The ratio of the number of cases of a disease or condition to the number of people exposed to a risk factor.

Example

"The incidence of cancer has increased significantly in recent years."

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