Instance Meaning and Definition
Instance
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈstəns/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A single occurrence or realization of something, such as an event, process, or phenomenon.
Examples
- The instance of a bug in the software was fixed quickly.
- The artist captured the instance of a sunflower in bloom.
Synonyms
- Occurrence
- Event
- Happening
Antonyms
- Non-event
- Absence
Etymology
The word “instance” comes from the Old French word “instance”, meaning “petition” or “request”, which is derived from the Latin word “instantia”, meaning “urgency” or ” importance”.
Usage Notes
Instance is often used in technical and scientific contexts to describe a specific occurrence or realization of a phenomenon.
Cultural References
Instances of the word can be seen in various forms of media, such as literature, film, and music.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Instance of: used to describe a specific occurrence or realization of something.
Related Words or Phrases
- Occurrence
- Event
- Happening
- Casualty
Collocations
- Instance of
- Bug in an instance
- Single instance of
Frequency of Use
Instance is a relatively common word in modern language, often used in technical and scientific contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Incident
- Insident
- Instence