incident

1 of 2

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-sə-dənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

-ˌdent

: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening

: an accompanying minor occurrence or condition : concomitant

: an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters

a serious border incident

: something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance

incident

2 of 2

adjective

: occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment

the confusion incident to moving day

: dependent on or relating to another thing in law

: falling or striking on something

incident light rays

Example Sentences

Noun We just want to put that embarrassing incident behind us. Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents. Aside from a few isolated incidents, the crowd was well-behaved. Many such incidents go unreported. The bombing caused an international incident.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Multiple industry executives agree that one reason the incident exploded in the media is that these issues are so rarely discussed out loud in country music.

Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident began due to a miscommunication that then led to power being cut by mistake in several cities.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Adam Montgomery was also arrested earlier this year on multiple counts, including felony second-degree assault for a 2019 incident involving his daughter.

Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 No other details about the incident have been released.

Henri Hollis, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 Choosing to intervene rather than investigate can only happen when the facts are clear, the remedy is easily obtainable, and the incident does not require disciplinary action, such as in cases of abuse and neglect, according to the state.

Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident has sparked an use-of-force investigation into the actions of the officer, who has not been named, the department said.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Two small children, who were entering another apartment, were also present as the incident played out, the complaint states.

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Guy referenced an incident that happened in South Florida during spring break in which seven people, including five West Point military cadets, were hospitalized for a drug overdose.

al, 8 Sep. 2022

Adjective

At Black Hat, the researchers argued that this strategy should also be applied to cyber-incident investigations.

Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output.

Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022 If a pre-incident crew had ever been assigned to a ski area, this was the first time Lannon had heard of it.

Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance.

Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 In addition, the panel recommends the City of Aurora overhaul its post-incident review process.

Erin Donaghue, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2021 An Oregon Department of Transportation incident response worker was hit by a car while answering a call on the roadway around 7:30 p.m., according to Don Hamilton, an agency spokesman.

Everton Bailey Jr., OregonLive.com, 20 Feb. 2018 See More

Kids Definition

incident

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

: an often unimportant happening that may form a part of a larger event

Legal Definition

incident 1 of 2

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt, -ˌdənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

: a distinct occurrence or event

an incident of sexual harassment

: a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element

the search was a legitimate incident to the arrest

child support and other incidents of divorce

incident

2 of 2

adjective

: having a subordinate or dependent relation to something specified

a search incident to arrest

incident 1 of 2

noun

as in event

something that happens the odd little incident was reported in the local paper

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

event
circumstance
episode
thing
occurrence
accident
happening
affair
occasion
time
experience
phenomenon
hap
coincidence
crisis
emergency
fluke
news
adventure
landmark
page
milestone
turning point
happenstance
freak
milepost
juncture
achievement
deed
co-occurrence
happenchance
feat
tidings
exploit

as in accompaniment

something that is found along with something else a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job

Synonyms & Similar Words

accompaniment
consequence
attendant
corollary
concomitant
companion
appendage
accessory
complement
obbligato
adjunct
accessary
counterpart
supplement
follow-up
trimmings
fellow
fixings
mate

incident

2 of 2

adjective

as in accompanying

Synonyms & Similar Words

accompanying
attendant
attending
concomitant
contemporaneous
simultaneous
coincidental
contemporary
concurrent
synchronous
synchronic
coincident
coeval
coexistent
coetaneous
coexisting
coextensive
coterminous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonsimultaneous
asynchronous
nonsynchronous
noncontemporary

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of incident are circumstance, episode, event, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance.

a minor wartime incident

In some situations, the words circumstance and incident are roughly equivalent. However, circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background.

couldn't recall the exact circumstances

The words episode and incident can be used in similar contexts, but episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident.

a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work

While the synonyms event and incident are close in meaning, event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause.

the events following the assassination

While in some cases nearly identical to incident, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan.

an encounter that was a chance occurrence

单词	incident
释义	incident 1 of 2 noun in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-sə-dənt -ˌdent 1 a : an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening b : an accompanying minor occurrence or condition : concomitant 2 : an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters a serious border incident 3 : something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance incident 2 of 2 adjective 1 : occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment the confusion incident to moving day 2 : dependent on or relating to another thing in law 3 : falling or striking on something incident light rays Synonyms Noun affair circumstance episode event hap happening occasion occurrence thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We just want to put that embarrassing incident behind us. Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents. Aside from a few isolated incidents, the crowd was well-behaved. Many such incidents go unreported. The bombing caused an international incident. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Multiple industry executives agree that one reason the incident exploded in the media is that these issues are so rarely discussed out loud in country music. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident began due to a miscommunication that then led to power being cut by mistake in several cities. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Adam Montgomery was also arrested earlier this year on multiple counts, including felony second-degree assault for a 2019 incident involving his daughter. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 No other details about the incident have been released. Henri Hollis, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 Choosing to intervene rather than investigate can only happen when the facts are clear, the remedy is easily obtainable, and the incident does not require disciplinary action, such as in cases of abuse and neglect, according to the state. Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident has sparked an use-of-force investigation into the actions of the officer, who has not been named, the department said. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Two small children, who were entering another apartment, were also present as the incident played out, the complaint states. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Guy referenced an incident that happened in South Florida during spring break in which seven people, including five West Point military cadets, were hospitalized for a drug overdose. al, 8 Sep. 2022 Adjective At Black Hat, the researchers argued that this strategy should also be applied to cyber-incident investigations. Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022 If a pre-incident crew had ever been assigned to a ski area, this was the first time Lannon had heard of it. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance. Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 In addition, the panel recommends the City of Aurora overhaul its post-incident review process. Erin Donaghue, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2021 An Oregon Department of Transportation incident response worker was hit by a car while answering a call on the roadway around 7:30 p.m., according to Don Hamilton, an agency spokesman. Everton Bailey Jr., OregonLive.com, 20 Feb. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin incident-, incidens, from Latin, present participle of incidere to fall into, from in- + cadere to fall — more at chance First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing incident without incident without incident Kids Definition incident noun in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt : an often unimportant happening that may form a part of a larger event Choose the Right Synonym for incident incident, occurrence, and event mean something that happens. incident is used for something that is brief and unimportant. Except for one incident, the trip was fun. occurrence may be used for something that is not planned or expected. Such occurrences can't be predicted. event is often used of something that is important. They discussed the big events of last year. Medical Definition incident adjective in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-səd-ənt, -sə-ˌdent : falling or striking on something incident light rays incident radiation Legal Definition incident 1 of 2 noun in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt, -ˌdənt 1 : a distinct occurrence or event an incident of sexual harassment 2 : a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element the search was a legitimate incident to the arrest child support and other incidents of divorce incident 2 of 2 adjective : having a subordinate or dependent relation to something specified a search incident to arrest incident 1 of 2 noun 1 as in event something that happens the odd little incident was reported in the local paper Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance event circumstance episode thing occurrence accident happening affair occasion time experience phenomenon hap coincidence crisis emergency fluke news adventure landmark page milestone turning point happenstance freak milepost juncture achievement deed co-occurrence happenchance feat tidings exploit 2 as in accompaniment something that is found along with something else a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job Synonyms & Similar Words accompaniment consequence attendant corollary concomitant companion appendage accessory complement obbligato adjunct accessary counterpart supplement follow-up trimmings fellow fixings mate incident 2 of 2 adjective as in accompanying Synonyms & Similar Words accompanying attendant attending concomitant contemporaneous simultaneous coincidental contemporary concurrent synchronous synchronic coincident coeval coexistent coetaneous coexisting coextensive coterminous Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonsimultaneous asynchronous nonsynchronous noncontemporary Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of incident are circumstance, episode, event, and occurrence. While all these words mean "something that happens or takes place," incident suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance. a minor wartime incident In some situations, the words circumstance and incident are roughly equivalent. However, circumstance implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background. couldn't recall the exact circumstances The words episode and incident can be used in similar contexts, but episode stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident. a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work While the synonyms event and incident are close in meaning, event usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause. the events following the assassination While in some cases nearly identical to incident, occurrence may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. an encounter that was a chance occurrence
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