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incident
adjective(in-ci-dent)
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
Synonyms: incidental,
Examples:
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
noun(in-ci-dent)
a public disturbance
Examples:
The police investigated an incident at the bus station.
incident
noun(in-ci-dent)
a single distinct event
incident
(in-ci-dent)
falling or striking of light rays on something
Examples:
Incident light.

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