'incident' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'incidere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'cadere' meant 'to fall.'

'incidere' transformed into the French word 'incident,' and eventually became the modern English word 'incident' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to fall into or upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an event or occurrence.'