Occurrence vs Occurance
Understand why "occurrence" has double r and -ence.
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occurance
Incorrect spelling - ""Occurance"" misses one r and wrong ending.
"occurance" is a common misspelling of "occurrence". Always use "occurrence" when referring to the correct word.
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occurrence
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Occurrence" means an event.
Definition of occurrence
"occurrence": "Occurrence" means an event.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for occurrence
- • incident
- • event
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The occurrence shocked everyone.
"Correct:" Document the occurrence.
"Incorrect:" The occurance shocked everyone.
Notes:
- • Two spelling errors
- • Needs double r
- • Ends with -ence
- • Very common typo
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Occurrence.
Q: Is occurance correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: An event.
Q: Error type?
A: Missing letter and wrong ending.
Summary
"Occurrence" is correct; "occurance" is doubly incorrect.