CEFR C1

relative incidence

noun phrase

Meaning

The frequency of a disease, condition, or event in one group compared to another group, or the frequency of one event compared to another within the same group.

Examples

The study examined the relative incidence of heart disease among smokers versus non-smokers.
Doctors observed a higher relative incidence of flu cases in urban areas compared to rural regions.

Synonyms: comparative frequency, incidence rate ratio, relative risk, prevalence ratio

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relative incidence (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlətɪv ˈɪnsɪdəns/

Definition

The frequency of a disease, condition, or event in one group compared to another group, or the frequency of one event compared to another within the same group.

Examples

The study examined the relative incidence of heart disease among smokers versus non-smokers.
Doctors observed a higher relative incidence of flu cases in urban areas compared to rural regions.

How to Use relative incidence

relative incidence of X in Y (prepositional phrase): The frequency of event X within group Y, compared to another. — "They studied the relative incidence of allergic reactions in children given different vaccines."
relative incidence between A and B (prepositional phrase): The comparative frequency of an event in group A versus group B. — "The data revealed the relative incidence of stress-related illnesses between urban and rural populations."

Synonyms of relative incidence

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Antonyms of relative incidence

Words with the opposite meaning to relative incidence:

absolute incidence

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