Words Like INCIDENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to INCIDENT.

17 Alternative Words Similar to incident

1 Incidental Adjective      Synonym Words Like Incidental
2 Basic Adjective      Antonym Words Like Basic
3 Secondary Adjective      Similar Words Like Secondary
4 Commotion Noun      Synonym Words Like Commotion
5 Disruption Noun      Synonym Words Like Disruption
6 Disturbance Noun      Synonym Words Like Disturbance
7 Flutter Noun      Synonym Words Like Flutter
8 Happening Noun      Synonym Words Like Happening
9 Kerfuffle Noun      Synonym Words Like Kerfuffle
10 Occurrence Noun      Synonym Words Like Occurrence
11 Occurrent Noun      Synonym Words Like Occurrent
12 Casual Adjective      Synonym Words Like Casual
13 Fortuitous Adjective      Synonym Words Like Fortuitous
14 Befalling Adjective      Synonym Words Like Befalling
15 Event Noun      Synonym Words Like Event
16 Sideshow Noun      Hyponym Words Like Sideshow
17 Scene Noun      Hyponym Words Like Scene

4 examples of incident

1 confusion incidental to a quick change
2 labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion
3 extra duties incidental to the job
4 the road will bring other incidental advantages

10 definitions of incident

1 Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.
2 Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.
3 Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.
4 Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.
5 That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.
6 That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.
7 Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.
8 (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
9 a public disturbance
10 a single distinct event
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