Incidental definition
Occurring or likely to occur as an unpredictable or minor consequence.
adjective
A minor accompanying item or expense.
A pocket in the suitcase for incidentals.
noun
Secondary or minor, but usually associated.
Incidental expenses.
adjective
Miscellaneous or minor items or expenses.
noun
The definition of incidental is an unintended consequence of something, or a related but unimportant part.
Destruction of the forests is an example of an incidental or unintended consequence of population growth.
Paperwork is an example of an incidental part of the job of an airline pilot.
adjective
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Of a minor, casual, or subordinate nature.
Incidental expenses.
adjective
Happening by chance; accidental.
adjective
Happening as a result of or in connection with something more important; casual.
Incidental benefits.
adjective
Likely to happen as a result or concomitant.
Troubles incidental to divorce.
adjective
Something incidental.
noun
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Incidental expense.
She's costing us a lot in incidentals.
noun
Origin of incidental
- From incident + -al.
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