co-occurrence (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊəˈkʌrəns/
Definition
The instance or frequency of two or more things happening or appearing together.
Examples
The high co-occurrence of certain symptoms can indicate a specific medical condition.
Linguistic analysis often examines the co-occurrence of words to understand semantic relationships.
Researchers noted the co-occurrence of increased rainfall and higher crop yields in the region.
How to Use co-occurrence
- co-occurrence of X and Y (prepositional phrase)
- when two specific things happen together — "The co-occurrence of high temperatures and low humidity increases fire risk."
- co-occurrence with (prepositional phrase)
- something happening together with something else — "This phenomenon shows a strong co-occurrence with seasonal changes."
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