English dictionary
incidental
/,/I/ns/I/'d/E/nt/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
ExamplesIncidental 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.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral; as, an <i>incidental</i> conversation; an <i>incidental</i> occurrence; <i>incidental</i> expenses.
Source: webster1913
noun
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(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
ExamplesHe requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an item that is incidental
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An incident; that which is incidental; esp., in the plural, an aggregate of subordinate or incidental items not particularized; as, the expense of tuition and <i>incidentals</i>.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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not of prime or central importance
Synonyms nonessentialSource: WordNet 3.0
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following or accompanying as a consequence
ExamplesSnags incidental to the changeover in management.
Source: WordNet 3.0