incident meaning and definition

INCIDENT noun

Definition of incident (noun)

1. a single distinct event
2. a public disturbance
   • "the police investigated an incident at the bus station"

INCIDENT adjective

Definition of incident (adjective)

1. falling or striking of light rays on something
   • "incident light"
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"
   • synonyms: incidental
   • antonym: basic