incident definition

1. a single distinct event
2. a public disturbance
• examples: the police investigated an incident at the bus station
3. falling or striking of light rays on something
• examples: incident light
4. (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
• examples: incidental expenses
• examples: the road will bring other incidental advantages
• examples: extra duties incidental to the job
• examples: labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion
• examples: confusion incidental to a quick change