incident

Meanings

• Noun

  An unexpected or unplanned event or occurrence.

  - "The power outage was an unfortunate incident."
  - "The incident at the party caused a commotion."

• Noun

  A legal occurrence or happening.

  - "The defendant pleaded not guilty to the incident."
  - "The incident report was submitted to the court."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with incident
incandescent , intensive , extensive , scintillant , progressive

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Homonyms

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1. incident (English) : An unexpected event or occurrence
   

2. incident (English) : A case or instance
   

3. incident (English) : A part of a play or a scene
   

4. incident (French) : A journey or trip
   

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Homophones

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1. incident (English) : An unexpected event or occurrence
   

2. incident (English) : A case or instance
   

3. incident (English) : A part of a play or a scene
   

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Variants

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incident , incidents , without incident

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Forms

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incidents, the incident occurred, the incident is ongoing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'in-' (meaning 'not') and 'cidere' (meaning 'to fall'). An incident is an unexpected event or occurrence.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incident' is often used in computer programming to describe an event that occurs in a system.

2. The word 'incident' has been used in English since the 15th century.

3. In the medical field, an incident is a report of an unintended or unexpected event that may or may not result in harm.

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Related Concepts

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1. accident: An unexpected event that happens unintentionally

2. occurrence: A happening or event

3. mishap: An unintended event resulting in damage or injury

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Culture

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In literature, incidents are often used to drive the plot forward and create tension. In art, they can be depicted as significant moments in history or personal experiences.

How to Memorize "incident"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an unexpected event occurring, such as a power outage or a car accident.
   - Visualize the emotions and reactions of those involved.
   - Visualize the consequences of the incident.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incident' with 'unexpected event', 'occurrence', or 'happening'.
   - Associate the word 'incident' with a visual image of an accident or unexpected situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Can't' - 'In'cident 'C'aused 'A'n 'N'ew 'T'urn in your memory to remember the meaning of incident.

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