Incident

Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.

Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.

Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.

Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.

That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.

That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.

Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.

(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"