occurrence

/ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s/

+ -enceoccurrence "circumstance"

noun

  1. something that occurs

  2. the action or fact of happening or occurring —often used with of

a startling occurrence

occurrence event incident episode circumstance mean something that happens or takes place. occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

verb

  1. to occur at the same time or in the same place

symptoms that often co-occur

verb

  1. to occur again : to happen another time : recur

took measures to prevent such accidents from reoccurring