Definitions
- Referring to something that is secondary or minor in importance. - Describing something that happens as a result of something else, but not directly related. - Talking about something that is unplanned or unexpected.
- Describing something that goes along with something else. - Referring to something that is present or occurs at the same time as something else. - Talking about something that is complementary or supplementary to something else.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is related to something else.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is not the main focus.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is additional or supplementary.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Incidental is typically used to describe something that is minor or unimportant, while accompanying is used to describe something that is complementary or supplementary.
- 2Relation: Incidental describes something that is not directly related, while accompanying describes something that is directly related.
- 3Purpose: Incidental describes something that happens by chance or without intention, while accompanying describes something that is intentionally added or included.
- 4Focus: Incidental emphasizes the lack of importance or significance, while accompanying emphasizes the supportive or complementary nature.
Remember this!
Incidental and accompanying are both words that describe something related to something else. However, incidental is typically used to describe something that is minor or unimportant, while accompanying is used to describe something that is complementary or supplementary. Additionally, incidental emphasizes the lack of importance or significance, while accompanying emphasizes the supportive or complementary nature.
