incident
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Definitions
Adjective
falling or striking of light rays on something; "incident light"
Adjective
(sometimes followed by `to'') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "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"
Noun
a single distinct event
Noun
a public disturbance; "the police investigated an incident at the bus station"
More General Terms
commotion
disruption
disturbance
flutter
happening
hoo-ha
hoo-hah
hurly burly
kerfuffle
natural event
occurrence
occurrent
to-do