Definition of incidental

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  • incidental is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
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Definition of incidental

  • not of prime or central importance (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. accidental
    2. nonessential
  • occurring with or following as a consequence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. snags incidental to the changeover in management

    Synonyms

    1. accompanying
    2. attendant
    3. collateral
    4. concomitant
    5. consequent
    6. ensuant
    7. resultant
    8. sequent
  • (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified (noun)

    Examples

    1. he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses

    Synonyms

    1. incidental expense
    2. minor expense
  • (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. incidental expenses
    2. the road will bring other incidental advantages
    3. extra duties incidental to the job
    4. labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion
    5. confusion incidental to a quick change

    Synonyms

    1. incident
  • an item that is incidental (noun)

See definition of incidental in Merriam Webster