incidence

One entry found for incidence.

Main Entry: in·ci·dence
Pronunciation: 'in(t)-s&-d&n(t)s, -"den(t)s
Function: noun
1 a : ANGLE OF INCIDENCE b : the arrival of something (as a projectile or a ray of light) at a surface
2 a : an act or the fact or manner of falling upon or affecting : OCCURRENCE b : rate of occurrence or influence <a high incidence of crime>