Толковый словарь английского языка - incident

I. noun see: chance Date: 15th century something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance, 2. an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience ; happening, an accompanying minor occurrence or condition ; concomitant, an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters , see: occurrence II. adjective Date: 15th century occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment , dependent on or relating to another thing in law, falling or striking on something