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Incidental

Happening as a minor or accompanying part; not essential to the main purpose, or arising as a secondary consequence or accessory.

adjective
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Imagine This

Imagine you're planning a birthday party. The cake is the main focus, but a frisbee game in the backyard is incidental to the planβ€”fun, but not essential.

πŸ”Š

Sounds Like

in-suh-DEN-tl

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Looks Like

Looks like 'incident' with an -al ending; may be confused with the noun 'incident'.

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Remember This

Incidental is often used for costs, events, or details that are secondary to the main purpose.

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Other Forms

incidentaladjective
incidentallyadverb
πŸ”—

Connect With

secondary, peripheral, ancillary, accompanying, incidental expenses

πŸ“Œ

Note

Distinguish incidental from essential or primary. Do not confuse with 'incident' (an event) or 'accidental' (happening by chance).

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