incident incident /ˈɪnsədənt/

adjective

1. () Falling or striking of light rays on something  ( incident )
   falling or striking of light rays on something
    Incident light
   incident light
   
2. (sometimes followed by to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence  ( incident , incidental )
   (sometimes followed by to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
    Incidental expenses
   incidental expenses
    The road will bring other incidental advantages
   the road will bring other incidental advantages
    Extra duties incidental to the job
   extra duties incidental to the job
    Labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion
   labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion
    Confusion incidental to a quick change
   confusion incidental to a quick change
   

noun

1. () A single distinct event  ( incident )
   a single distinct event
     The police responded to the incident quickly, ensuring everyone's safety.
   The police responded to the incident quickly, ensuring everyone's safety.
   
2. A public disturbance  ( incident )
   a public disturbance
    The police investigated an incident at the bus station
   the police investigated an incident at the bus station