incident
Translation
incident, event, occurrence
Examples
Police are investigating the incident.
Police are investigating the incident.
The trip was pleasant, without incident.
The trip was pleasant, without incident.
Grammar Patterns
((an incident involving sb./sth.)) an event connected with sb./sth. There was an incident involving a stolen car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: event, occurrence, episode, affair
Etymology
From Latin 'incidere' meaning 'to fall upon'. Same root as 'incidence'.
Memory Tips
An 'incident' is an event, often unpleasant or unusual, that 'falls upon' you unexpectedly.