incident
Cross references:
1. occurrence
1. in.ci.dent \'in(t)-s*d-*nt, -s*-.dent\ n [ME, fr. MF, fr. ML incident-,
incidens, fr. L, prp. of incidere] to fall into, fr. in- + cadere to fall -
more at CHANGE 1a: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a
separate unit of expe rience : HAPPENING 1b: an accompanying minor
occurrence or condition : CONCOMITANT 2: an action likely to lead to grave
consequences esp. in matters diplomati c 3: something dependent on or
subordinate to something else of greater or pr incipal importance
2. incident aj 1: occurring or likely to occur esp. as a minor consequence
or accompanime nt archaic 2: occurring accidentally : INCIDENTAL 3:
dependent on or relating to another thing 4: falling or striking on {~
light rays}