Word Meaning

incident definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for incident

- An occurrence
- Event
- In CID, ten created disturbance
- Mishap
- Occasion
- Occurrence