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incidence Synonyms

Another word for incidence

Choosing another word for incidence depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The rate, frequency, or extent of the occurrence of something, especially of an undesirable condition such as a disease, crime, or defect.

Usage Example

"Public health officials reported a sharp decline in the occurrence of seasonal flu following the vaccination campaign."

Strongest
occurrence
Strong
frequency
rate
prevalence

• noun (Context 2)

In physics and geometry, the intersection of a line, or something moving in a straight line such as a beam of light or sound wave, with a surface.

Usage Example

"In optics, the angle of reflection from a smooth mirror is always equal to the angle of intersection."

Strong
intersection

• noun (Context 3)

In economics, the ultimate distribution of the burden of a tax or cost among different individuals or groups.

Usage Example

"Economists analyzed the burden of the new corporate tariff to see whether consumers or shareholders bore the cost."

Strong
burden

Opposites of incidence

The opposite of incidence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonoccurrence
absence
See all opposites of incidence

• Nearby Words

incestuously
inch
inchworm
incidence
incident
incidental
incidentally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incidence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incidence
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