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Meaning of 'incident' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Incident [ a.]
- Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.
- Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
- Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
- Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.
2 . Incident [ n.]
- That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.
- That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.
- Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.

Meaning of 'incident' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . incident [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a public disturbance
Example in sentence:
  • the police investigated an incident at the bus station
2 . incident [ a]
Meaning (2):
- (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
Example in sentence:
  • confusion incidental to a quick change;
  • extra duties incidental to the job;
  • incidental expenses;
  • labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion;
  • the road will bring other incidental advantages
Meaning (3):
- falling or striking of light rays on something
Example in sentence:
  • incident light

Nearby Words:

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