Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An event or occurrence, especially one that is not planned
Incident
/ˈɪnsədənt/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Some of the incidents seemed at the time irrelevant and unmeaning.
Damnation is a state, but sin is an incident.
You know about the Saraband incident, of course?"
Etymology:
Early 15th century, from Latin incident-, meaning falling upon, present participle of incidere, from in- upon + cadere to fall. It referred initially to something happening or occurring, especially something minor or indicative of some underlying condition.
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