INCIDENT

• (noun) a single distinct event

• (noun) a public disturbance

  "the police investigated an incident at the bus station"

• (adj.) (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

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

  "incident light"

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