word
Incident
IH-nsuh-duhnt
/ˈɪnsʌdʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
incident
Dictionary meaning
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence.
Examples
- Incidental expenses.
- Incident light.
Synonyms: incidental
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