incidenta.[L. incidens, -entis, p. pr. & of incidere to fall into or upon; pref. in- in, on + cadere to fall: cf. F. incident. See Cadence.]()1. Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.()2. Coming or happening accidentally; not in the usual course of things; not in connection with the main design; not according to expectation; casual; fortuitous.()As the ordinary course of common affairs is disposed of by general laws, so likewise men's rarer incident necessities and utilities should be with special equity considered. (Hooker.)3. Liable to happen; apt to occur; befalling; hence, naturally happening or appertaining.()All chances incident to man's frail life. (Milton.)The studies incident to his profession. (Milward.)4. (Law) Dependent upon, or appertaining to, another thing, called the principal.()Incident proposition (Logic), a proposition subordinate to another, and introduced by who, which, whose, whom, etc.; as, Julius, whose surname was Csar, overcame Pompey. I. Watts.()n.[Cf. F. incident.]1. That which falls out or takes place; an event; casualty; occurrence.()()2. That which happens aside from the main design; an accidental or subordinate action or event.()No person, no incident, in a play but must be of use to carry on the main design. (Dryden.)3. (Law) Something appertaining to, passing with, or depending on, another, called the principal.(Tomlins.)()