incidental (Meaning)
incidental (n)
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
an item that is incidental
incidental (a)
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
incidental (s)
not of prime or central importance
occurring with or following as a consequence
Synonyms & Antonyms of incidental
Synonyms:
- unexpected
- unpremeditated
- casual
- unintentional
- chance
- unintended
- unplanned
- odd
- unwitting
- inadvertent
- fortuitous
Antonyms:
incidental Sentence Examples
- The discovery of the ancient artifact was merely incidental to the excavation's primary objective.
- The incidental expenses associated with the project were not initially budgeted for.
- The witness provided only incidental information that was not directly relevant to the case.
- The incidental damage to the vehicle was minor and easy to repair.
- The incidental music played during the presentation enhanced the overall atmosphere.
- The incidental characters in the novel added depth and complexity to the main plot.
- The incidental discovery of a cure for the disease was a major breakthrough in medical research.
- The incidental expenses for the trip were negligible compared to the overall cost.
- The incidental noises from the construction site were a minor annoyance to the residents.
- The incidental finding of a rare fossil provided valuable insights into the area's geological history.
FAQs About the word incidental
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified, an item that is incidental, (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in signifi
accidental,unexpected, unpremeditated, casual, unintentional, chance, unintended, unplanned, odd, unwitting
premeditated, planned, calculated, intentional, certain, planned,intentional, deliberate, intended, intended
The discovery of the ancient artifact was merely incidental to the excavation's primary objective.
The incidental expenses associated with the project were not initially budgeted for.
The witness provided only incidental information that was not directly relevant to the case.
The incidental damage to the vehicle was minor and easy to repair.
