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Meaning of incidental

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

incidental

Pronunciation:[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]

noun

Definitions

  1. Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.

    Example: She's costing us a lot in incidentals.

  2. Something that is incidental.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence.

    Example: That character, though colorful, is incidental to the overall plot.

  2. Occurring by chance

  3. (of radiation) Entering or approaching, prior to reflection (more frequently incident).