incidental
in·ci·den·tal
adjective
1.
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
- “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”
2.
following as a consequence
- “an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems”
- “snags incidental to the changeover in management”
3.
not of prime or central importance
- “nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry” Pubs.MLA
noun
1.
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
- “he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses”
2.
an item that is incidental
Origin
From incident + -al.
Phrases
- incidental expense
- incidental music
Related words
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