incident

1. incident (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An event or occurrence.

Example: She could not recall the time of the incident.

2. incident (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.

3. incident (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

4. incident (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Arising as the result of an event, inherent.

Example: No major hazards incident to this job.

5. incident (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Falling on or striking a surface.

Example: The incident light illuminated the surface.

6. incident (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.

Example: As the ordinary course of common affairs is disposed of by general laws, so likewise men's rarer incident necessities and utilities should be with special equity considered.