Definitions for incident

Definitions for (noun) incident

Main entry: incident

Definition: a single distinct event


Main entry: incident

Definition: a public disturbance

Usage: the police investigated an incident at the bus station


Definitions for (adj) incident

Main entry: incident, incidental

Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

Usage: incidental expenses; the road will bring other incidental advantages; extra duties incidental to the job; labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion; confusion incidental to a quick change


Main entry: incident

Definition: falling or striking of light rays on something

Usage: incident light


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