Meaning
An event or occurrence.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Recorded since 1412, from Middle French incident, from Latin incidens, the present active participle of incidō (“to happen, befall”), itself from in- (“on”) + -cidō, the combining form of cadō (“to fall”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: