incident

• Прилагательное, описывающее что-то, что может произойти в результате или в связи с чем-то более важным; также используется в физике для описания света или энергии, падающих на поверхность.

An adjective describing something that is likely to happen as a result of or in connection with something more important; also used in physics to describe light or energy striking a surface.

1. Tending to occurC1formal

   Likely to happen or occur as a result of something else.

   Сопутствующий

   • These risks are incident to the nature of the job.
   • The problems incident to rapid urbanization are well documented.
   • Diseases incident to poverty require systemic solutions.

   Синонимыattendantconcomitantconsequentresultant

• Существительное, обозначающее событие или происшествие, особенно необычное, примечательное или потенциально проблемное.

A noun referring to an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual, noteworthy, or potentially problematic.

1. B1formal

   An event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual, important, or noteworthy.

   Инцидент

   • The police are investigating the incident that happened last night.
   • She reported the incident to her supervisor immediately.
   • There was a minor incident at the school involving a broken window.

   Синонимыaffaircircumstanceepisodeeventeventualityhappeningoccurrencephenomenon

2. A conflict or disturbanceB2formal

   A violent or disruptive event, such as a fight, accident, or protest.

   Инцидент

   • The border incident escalated into a diplomatic crisis.
   • Security guards quickly contained the incident in the stadium.
   • Witnesses described the incident as a heated argument that turned physical.

   Синонимыaltercationclashcommotionconfrontationdisruptiondisturbancefracasoutbreaksceneskirmishtroubleupheaval

3. A single event in a seriesB1formal

   A distinct event that is part of a larger sequence or story.

   Событие

   • The novel begins with a mysterious incident in a small village.
   • Each incident in the documentary highlights a different aspect of the war.
   • The incident marked a turning point in the investigation.

   Синонимыepisodeeventhappeningoccasionoccurrence