| Definitions of 'Incident' |
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1. (noun) incident
a single distinct event
2. (adj) incident
a public disturbance
"the police investigated an incident at the bus station"
3. (adj) incident
falling or striking of light rays on something
"incident light"
4. (adj) incidental, incident
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
"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"
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| Definitions of 'Incident' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Incident
falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface
2. (adj) Incident
coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous
3. (adj) Incident
liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining
4. (adj) Incident
dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal
5. (noun) Incident
that which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence
6. (noun) Incident
that which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event
7. (noun) Incident
something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal
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