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incident
adjective
noun
(sometimes followed by ‘to’) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
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ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt
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adjective
(sometimes followed by ‘to’) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
“Incidental expenses”
adjective
Falling or striking of light rays on something
“Incident light”
noun
A single distinct event
noun
A public disturbance
“The police investigated an incident at the bus station”
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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
Incident light
The police investigated an incident at the bus station
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