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incidental

[ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntl]

incidental Definition

  • 1happening as a minor accompaniment to something else
  • 2casual or fortuitous
  • 3happening as a result of something else

Using incidental: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incidental" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The music was incidental to the main attraction.

  • Example

    The damage was incidental rather than intentional.

  • Example

    The cost of the meal is incidental to the overall experience.

incidental Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for incidental

Phrases with incidental

  • music played in a performance that is not part of the main performance

    Example

    The incidental music in the play was composed by a famous musician.

  • incidental expenses

    expenses that are not directly related to the main purpose of a trip or activity

    Example

    The hotel stay and transportation were covered, but incidental expenses like meals and souvenirs were not.

  • learning that occurs unintentionally while engaged in some other activity

    Example

    Children often engage in incidental learning while playing games or exploring their environment.

Origins of incidental

from Latin 'incidere', meaning 'to fall into'

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Summary: incidental in Brief

The term 'incidental' [ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntl] refers to something that happens as a minor accompaniment to something else, or that is casual or fortuitous. It can also refer to something happening as a result of something else. Examples include 'The music was incidental to the main attraction,' and 'The cost of the meal is incidental to the overall experience.' Phrases include 'incidental music,' 'incidental expenses,' and 'incidental learning.'