What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incidental
Example
The music was incidental to the conversation. [incidental: adjective]
Example
I found some interesting information incidental to my research. [incidental: preposition]
concomitant
Example
Stress is a concomitant factor in many health problems. [concomitant: adjective]
Example
The rise in crime was a concomitant of the economic downturn. [concomitant: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incidental is more commonly used than concomitant in everyday language, especially in informal contexts. Concomitant is more formal and less common, and is often used in academic or technical writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between incidental and concomitant?
Concomitant is more formal than incidental and is typically used in academic or technical writing. Incidental is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
