Meaning of the word incident in English

What does incident mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incident

US /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
UK /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
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Noun

1.

an event or occurrence

Example:
The police are investigating the recent incident.
It was a minor incident, nothing serious.
2.

a violent or disruptive event

Example:
There was a serious security incident at the border.
The protest turned into a violent incident.
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