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How do you spell Incident?

Correct spelling

incident

Remember: an incident falls IN upon you - keep the 'e' like 'dent'

Why is incident spelled this way?

From Latin incidere, to fall upon. IN (upon) + CADERE (to fall). An incident falls upon you — an event that lands without invitation.

Common misspellings of incident

incedentincidantinciddent

Example

The security team filed a report about the incident in the parking garage.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incident?+
The correct spelling is "incident". Remember: an incident falls IN upon you - keep the 'e' like 'dent'
Is it incedent or incident?+
The correct spelling is "incident", not "incedent".

Other commonly misspelled words

epiphany epitome equanimity equilibrium

More spelling guides

expansion expectation expedient expedition

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