Incident Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Incident

Meaning 1 : (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

    Example : 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
Meaning 2 : a public disturbance

    Example : the police investigated an incident at the bus station

Meaning 3 : a single distinct event

Meaning 4 : falling or striking of light rays on something

    Example : incident light