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incident

2 entries found.


Main Entry:
1in·ci·dent 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈin(t)-sə-dənt, -ˌdent\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin incident-, incidens, from Latin, present participle of incidere to fall into, from in- + cadere to fall — more at chance
Date:
15th century
1: something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance2 a: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening b: an accompanying minor occurrence or condition : concomitant3: an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters <a serious border incident>
synonyms see occurrence


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