falling or striking of light rays on something; incident light'

(sometimes followed by `to) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; incidental expenses; the road will bring other incidental advantages; extra duties incidental to the job; labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion; confusion incidental to a quick change

[ Syn: incidental ]

a single distinct event

a public disturbance; the police investigated an incident at the bus station'