There are 11,800 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Occurrance'. 'Occurrance' ranks in the top 130 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 68 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word "occurrence" is primarily a noun. It can refer to an event or instance that happens. The definition of "occurrence" is the action, fact, or frequency of something happening or taking place.
Occurrence
The word 'occurrence' originates from the Latin word 'occurrere', which means 'to run into' or 'to happen'. It was adopted into Middle English from the Old French 'occurrence', which retains a similar meaning.
The word 'occurrence' is pronounced as /əˈkɜːr.əns/. Break it down into syllables: oc-cur-rence.
The word 'occurrence' can be used in a sentence such as, "The unusual occurrence in the sky caught everyone's attention." When using 'occurrence,' it's important to remember that it has two 'c's and two 'r's, which can lead to spelling mistakes. Additionally, ensure that it's used in context to refer to an event or something that happens rather than misusing it as a synonym for 'happening.'