Incident — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Incident
Incident (noun)
- 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
Incident (adjective)
- occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment
- dependent on or relating to another thing in law
- falling or striking on something
Incident (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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something that happens
"the odd little incident was reported in the local paper"
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something that is found along with something else
"a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job"
Incident (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in attending, accompanying
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Incident
The most common words with a similar meaning to Incident:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Incident
Words with the opposite meaning of Incident:
Origin & Etymology of Incident
Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin incident-, incidens, from Latin, present participle of incidere to fall into, from in- + cadere to fall chance
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Incident
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 13
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Words & Phrases Containing Incident
Frequently Asked Questions about Incident
What does "Incident" mean?
"Incident" means an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience, happening. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience, happening. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Incident"?
Other words for "Incident" include affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, occasion and occurrence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Incident" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Incident"?
There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Incident". Common alternatives include affair, circumstance, episode, event, hap, happening, occasion, occurrence, thing and accompaniment.
What is the opposite of "Incident"?
Antonyms of "Incident" include asynchronous, noncontemporary, nonsimultaneous and nonsynchronous.
How do you use "Incident" in a sentence?
Examples of "Incident" in a sentence: "the odd little incident was reported in the local paper"; "a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job".
Is "Incident" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Incident" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
Is "Incident" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Incident" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Incident"?
"Incident" is pronounced /ˈin(t)-sə-dənt/ and divided into syllables as in·ci·dent.