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incidental
adjective(in-ci-den-tal)not of prime or central importance
Synonyms: accidental, nonessential,
incidental
adjective(in-ci-den-tal)occurring with or following as a consequence
Synonyms: accompanying, attendant, collateral, concomitant, consequent, ensuant, resultant, sequent,
Examples:
Snags incidental to the changeover in management.
incidental
noun(in-ci-den-tal)(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
Synonyms: incidental expense, minor expense,
Examples:
He requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses.
incidental
adjective(in-ci-den-tal)(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
Synonyms: incident,
Antonyms: basic,
Examples:
Incidental expenses.
The road will bring other incidental advantages.
Extra duties incidental to the job.
Labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion.
Confusion incidental to a quick change.
The road will bring other incidental advantages.
Extra duties incidental to the job.
Labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion.
Confusion incidental to a quick change.
incidental
noun(in-ci-den-tal)an item that is incidental