Occurance vs. Occurrence: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 6, 2023
"Occurance" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "Occurrence," referring to an event or happening.
Which is correct: Occurance or Occurrence
How to spell Occurrence?
Occurance is Incorrect
Occurrence is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember there are two "c"s and two "r"s in "Occurrence."
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Oct 06, 2023
The word "occur" is its base, so add "rence" at the end.
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Oct 06, 2023
Associating it with "current events" can remind of the "curr" in the middle.
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Oct 06, 2023
Recall that "occur" doubles its 'r' before adding "ence."
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Oct 06, 2023
Use mnemonic: Outstanding Creatures Can Unanimously Recognize Real Events - Not Concocted Events.
Harlon Moss
Oct 06, 2023
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Occurance and Occurrence Definitions
Occurrence
Occurrence can denote a particular event or situation.
It was an unfortunate occurrence.
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Sep 14, 2023
Occurrence
Occurrence means an instance of something happening or appearing.
The occurrence of solar eclipses is predictable.
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Sep 14, 2023
Occurrence
Occurrence may refer to events or happenings of note.
Historical occurrences shape nations.
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Sep 14, 2023
Occurrence
The action, fact, or instance of occurring
The occurrence of snow is rare in these parts.
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Sep 13, 2023
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Occurrence
Something that takes place; an event or incident
Worrisome occurrences.
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Occurrence
An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.
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Occurrence
The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that change in or over time.
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Occurrence
A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision.
Voyages detain the mind by the perpetual occurrence and expectation of something new.
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Occurrence
Any event or incident; esp., one which happens without being designed or expected; as, an unusual occurrence, or the ordinary occurrences of life.
All the occurrence of my fortune.
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Occurrence
An instance of something occurring;
A disease of frequent occurrence
The occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets
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Occurrence
Occurrence refers to the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
This is a rare occurrence in nature.
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Sep 14, 2023
Occurrence
Occurrence indicates a repeated or regular event.
Daily occurrences shape our routines.
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Sep 14, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Occurrence?
The term "Occurrence" comes from the Latin word "occurrere" which means "to run up to, to come up to."
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Oct 06, 2023
Occurrence can denote a particular event or situation. Example: It was an unfortunate occurrence.
Occurrence indicates a repeated or regular event. Example: Daily occurrences shape our routines.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 06, 2023
Occurrence means an instance of something happening or appearing. Example: The occurrence of solar eclipses is predictable.
Occurrence refers to the action, fact, or instance of occurring. Example: This is a rare occurrence in nature.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 06, 2023
Occurrence may refer to events or happenings of note. Example: Historical occurrences shape nations.
Short Answered Questions
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 06, 2023
Which vowel is used before Occurrence?
The article "an" is typically used before "occurrence."
Sara Rehman
Oct 06, 2023
Is Occurrence a vowel or consonant?
"Occurrence" is a word, but it starts with a vowel sound.
Janet White
Oct 06, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Occurrence?
There's no specific conjunction exclusively used with "occurrence"; it depends on context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 06, 2023
Is Occurrence an abstract noun?
Yes, because it denotes an event or happening which can't be touched or seen.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 06, 2023
Is Occurrence a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can change its connotation.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 06, 2023
What is the first form of Occurrence?
N/A - Occurrence is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 06, 2023
What is the third form of Occurrence?
N/A - Occurrence is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
Sara Rehman
Oct 06, 2023
Which determiner is used with Occurrence?
Common determiners like "this," "that," or "every" can be used.
Janet White
Oct 06, 2023
What is the second form of Occurrence?
N/A - Occurrence is a noun and doesn't have verb forms.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 06, 2023
Which preposition is used with Occurrence?
"Of" can be used, as in "occurrence of events."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 06, 2023
Which article is used with Occurrence?
Both "a" and "an" can be used, e.g., "a rare occurrence" or "an unexpected occurrence."
Harlon Moss
Oct 06, 2023
How is Occurrence used in a sentence?
The occurrence of such events is truly remarkable.
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Oct 06, 2023
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