instance

in-stance · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An example or single occurrence of something.

  2. 2.

    A particular case or situation.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) A specific occurrence of an object or class.

Forms

plural: instances

Related words

See also: case, example, occurrence
Synonyms: case, example, occurrence

Etymology

From Latin instantia "presence, urgency," from instare "to stand upon, be present."