C1 verb Formal

incidance

/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

The frequency or rate at which something occurs, especially something undesirable such as a disease, crime, or social problem. It also refers to the way in which the burden of a tax or the impact of a physical force is distributed.

Exemplos

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1

The town has seen a high incidence of seasonal allergies this spring.

The town has experienced a high frequency of seasonal allergies this spring.

2

Research indicates a direct correlation between poverty and the incidence of chronic respiratory conditions.

Studies show a clear link between poverty and the rate of long-term breathing problems.

3

We need to analyze the incidence of the new corporate tax on consumer pricing.

We must examine how the new business tax affects the prices paid by customers.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
incidence
Verb
incide
Advérbio
incidentally
Adjetivo
incidental
Relacionado
incident
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'incidence' as 'in-side-rate'. It measures how many cases fall 'inside' a specific group or time frame.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of skin cancer is much higher in regions with high UV exposure.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: incidence

Exemplos

1

The town has seen a high incidence of seasonal allergies this spring.

everyday

The town has experienced a high frequency of seasonal allergies this spring.

2

Research indicates a direct correlation between poverty and the incidence of chronic respiratory conditions.

academic

Studies show a clear link between poverty and the rate of long-term breathing problems.

3

We need to analyze the incidence of the new corporate tax on consumer pricing.

business

We must examine how the new business tax affects the prices paid by customers.

4

The government is implementing measures to reduce the incidence of violent crime in urban areas.

formal

The state is taking steps to lower the frequency of violent offenses in cities.

5

I've noticed a higher incidence of bugs in the software since the last update.

informal

I have seen more frequent glitches in the program after the recent update.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
incidence
Verb
incide
Advérbio
incidentally
Adjetivo
incidental
Relacionado
incident

Colocações comuns

high incidence a high frequency of occurrence
incidence of disease the rate at which a sickness occurs
angle of incidence the angle at which a line or ray hits a surface
tax incidence the distribution of a tax's economic burden
reduced incidence a lowered rate of something happening

Frases Comuns

angle of incidence

the specific angle at which light or an object strikes a plane

incidence of tax

the final resting place of a tax burden

cumulative incidence

the proportion of a population that experiences an event over a period

Frequentemente confundido com

incidance vs incident

An 'incident' is a specific event or occurrence, whereas 'incidence' is the rate or frequency of such events.

incidance vs instance

An 'instance' is a single example or case of something, while 'incidence' refers to the statistical frequency.

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Notas de uso

Incidence is most commonly used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to describe how often something bad happens. It is a mass noun and usually does not have a plural form when referring to frequency.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the plural 'incidences' when they should use 'incidents' for specific events, or they confuse it with 'incidence' as a verb (it is almost exclusively a noun). Note that the spelling is '-ence', not '-ance'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'incidence' as 'in-side-rate'. It measures how many cases fall 'inside' a specific group or time frame.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'incidentia', from the verb 'incidere', meaning 'to fall upon' (in- 'upon' + cadere 'to fall').

Padrões gramaticais

usually used as an uncountable noun followed by the preposition 'of' often modified by adjectives like 'high', 'low', or 'increased'
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Contexto cultural

In public health policy, 'incidence' is a key metric used to determine the success of vaccination programs or safety regulations.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of skin cancer is much higher in regions with high UV exposure.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: incidence

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