INCIDENTAL
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Incidental.
Incidental - as an adjective
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
Example: "Incidental expenses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incident11Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
basic9Incidental - as a noun
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
Example: "He requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
incidental expenseminor expenseAn item that is incidental
Incidental - as an adjective satellite
Not of prime or central importance
Example: "Nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accidental15nonessential12Occurring with or following as a consequence
Example: "An excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accompanying24attendant10collateral12concomitant17consequent21ensuantresultant9sequent16Example Sentences
"Her successful career as an actress was purely incidental to her passion for singing."
"The book was filled with beautiful illustrations, but they were incidental to the gripping storyline."
"The issue of budget cuts was incidental to the overall problem of mismanagement."
"He made an incidental remark about his upcoming vacation during the meeting."
"The color of the walls was incidental to the overall design of the room."
Word Game Points
Is INCIDENTAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, incidental is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INCIDENTAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is INCIDENTAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, incidental is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINCIDENTAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is INCIDENTAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, incidental is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINCIDENTAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
