noun
- A single distinct event.
- A public disturbance.
- usage: "the police investigated an incident at the bus station"
adjective
- Falling or striking of light rays on something.
- usage: "incident light"
- Sometimes followed by `to'. ( minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence)
- usage: "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
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