incidental

[US]/ˌɪnsɪˈdentl/
[UK]/ˌɪnsɪˈdentl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. related to but not as important as the main subject or activity; happening by chance
n. something that happens in connection with or as a result of something else

Phrases & Collocations

incidental expenses

incidental damage

incidental music

Example Sentences

the incidental catch of dolphins in the pursuit of tuna.

the ordinary risks incidental to a fireman's job.

The tone of the Cabinet is veered by every incidental change of war.

Any resemblance of a character in this book to a living person is purely incidental.

the snags incidental to a changeover in upper management.See Synonyms at accidental

The contribution of groyne height reduction to counteracting unwanted erosion is then considered a favourable incidental circumstance.

For work of a minor or incidental nature, the Engineer may instruct that a Variation shall be executed on a daywork basis.

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