Question

In the word incident what does cide mean? (not a google definition)

Answer 1

Answer:

The suffix -cide means killer, or the act of killing. in the word incident- with the definition  of "a violent event, such as a fracas or assault." it provides that exact definition.

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Answer 2

Answer:

cide- , root. -cide- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "kill; cut down''.

Explanation:

This meaning is found in such words as: genocide, germicide, herbicide, homicide, insecticide, matricide, patricide....

This meaning is found in such words as: accident, incident.