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incident

('/I/ns/I/d/@/nt )

falling or striking of light rays on something(adj.pert)

Example:
Incident light.

source: wordnet30
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence(adj.all)

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.

Synonym:
incidental
Antonym:
basic

source: wordnet30
Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a single distinct event(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
a public disturbance(noun.state)

Example:
The police investigated an incident at the bus station.

source: wordnet30
That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.(noun)

source: webster1913

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