incidental
[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]
noun
- 1
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
“She's costing us a lot in incidentals.”
- 2
Something that is incidental.
adjective
- 1
Loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence.
“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).
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