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incident

UK
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
US
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/

Translations

incidentnoun
incidents
pl
UK
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
US
/ˈɪnsɪdənt/
The police are investigating the incident.
Полиция расследует инцидент.
The accident was a major incident on the highway.
Авария была крупным происшествием на шоссе.
There was a strange case in the neighborhood last night.
Вчера ночью в районе произошел странный случай.
Synonyms
occurrence
event
circumstance
matter
case
situation
episode
happening
incidentadjective
more incident
Comp.
most incident
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
Synonyms
peripheral
tangential
accessory
resultant
consequent
adventitious
minor
incidental
collateral
attendant
accompanying
concomitant
secondary
subordinate

Definitions

incidentnoun
An event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or noteworthy.
The incident at the factory led to a temporary shutdown.
A violent event, such as an attack or confrontation.
The police were called to the scene of the incident to restore order.
A specific event or situation that is part of a larger series of events.
The incident was just one of many challenges faced by the team during the project.
incidentadjective
Occurring as a result of, or in connection with, another activity or circumstance; attendant or related (usually followed by "to").
Minor delays are incident to any large construction project.
(Physics, Mathematics) Falling upon or striking a surface, line, or point.
The angle between the incident ray and the normal equals the angle of reflection.
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