"incident" in the noun sense
1. incident
a single distinct event
2. incident
a public disturbance
"the police investigated an incident at the bus station"
"incident" in the adjective sense
1. incident
falling or striking of light rays on something
"incident light"
2. incidental, incident
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"
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