Meaning & Definition of Incident in English
English⟶
Incident
/ɪnsədənt/
noun
1. A single distinct event
synonym:
- incident
2. A public disturbance
- "The police investigated an incident at the bus station"
synonym:
- incident
adjective
1. Falling or striking of light rays on something
- "Incident light"
synonym:
- incident
2. (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"
synonym:
- incidental,
- incident
Examples of using
I'll tell you about the incident that occured in our village.
I hope the incident will go unnoticed.
Different people tell different versions of the incident.