Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An event or incident that happens, often unexpectedly.
Occurrence
/əˈkʌrəns/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'I fancy that that is a common enough occurrence.
"A very curious occurrence," mused Poirot.
This occurrence made a deep impression upon him.
Etymology:
The word occurrence originates from the Latin occurrere, meaning to go to meet, to confront, or to present itself, derived from ob- meaning against and currere meaning to run.
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