incident
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
KK: /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
adjective
Definition
Related to something that happens as a result or accompaniment of another event or situation.
Example
The incident report detailed the events that led to the accident.
Conversation
Did you hear about that strange incident at the park yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it online! It sounded pretty wild.
I wonder if it's something that happens often or if it was just an incident that caught everyone's attention.
Who knows? But I hope nothing serious happened.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
occasional
consequential
dependent
Antonyms
independent
unrelated
isolated
noun
Definition
A specific event or occurrence, often one that is noteworthy or unusual.
Example
The police reported an incident at the local park last night.
Conversation
Did you hear about that incident at the park yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it on the news — it sounded pretty wild!
I can't believe something like that could happen so close to us.
Root Explanation
Incident → It is formed from "in-" (meaning upon or into) and "cadere" (meaning to fall). The word describes something that falls upon or occurs in a particular situation, often unexpectedly.
Memory Tip
Think of something that 'falls upon' a situation unexpectedly — 'in-' means upon, and 'cadere' means to fall.
Visually Confused Words
coincident
inscient
indent
subincident
inevident
incandent
zincide
vincent