Definitions
- Referring to something that is secondary or minor in importance. - Describing something that happens by chance or without intention. - Talking about something that is not the main focus or purpose of an activity or event.
- Referring to something that occurs simultaneously with something else. - Describing something that is naturally associated with or follows from something else. - Talking about something that is a necessary consequence or accompaniment of another thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is related to or associated with something else.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is not the main focus or purpose of an activity or event.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is not intentional or planned.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Incidental refers to something that happens by chance or after the fact, while concomitant refers to something that occurs simultaneously or as a necessary consequence.
- 2Importance: Incidental suggests something that is minor or secondary in importance, while concomitant suggests something that is closely connected and important.
- 3Association: Incidental implies a weaker association or connection, while concomitant implies a stronger and more necessary connection.
- 4Usage: Incidental is more commonly used in everyday language, while concomitant is more formal and less common.
Remember this!
Incidental and concomitant are synonyms that describe something related to or associated with something else. However, incidental suggests something that is minor or happens by chance, while concomitant suggests something that is closely connected and important. Additionally, incidental is more commonly used in everyday language, while concomitant is more formal and less common.
