Definition

The act of bringing something upon oneself, usually something negative like a cost or debt.

Example

The incurrence of additional fees was unexpected and caused concern among the team.

Conversation

I heard you had to deal with an incurrence of unexpected costs last month.

Yeah, it really caught me off guard, especially with my budget tight.

That sounds frustrating! What kind of expenses did you incur?

Mostly repairs on my car; it's always something, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incurrence → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word refers to the act of running into or incurring something, often used in the context of obligations or liabilities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'running into' something ('in-' means into and 'currere' means to run) to remember that 'incurrence' refers to the act of coming into an obligation or liability.

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