incidental, adj.
freq. cnt. 1
freq. cnt. 1
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
incident incidental
sample sentences
"incidental expenses""the road will bring other incidental advantages"
"extra duties incidental to the job"
"labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"
"confusion incidental to a quick change"
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antonym
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similar to
occurring with or following as a consequence
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4
accompanying attendant collateral concomitant consequent ensuant incidental resultant sequent
sample sentences
"an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems""snags incidental to the changeover in management"
"attendant circumstances"
"the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"
"the ensuant response to his appeal"
"the resultant savings were considerable"
"collateral target damage from a bombing run"
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
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similar to
not of prime or central importance
<adj.all>
accidental incidental nonessential
sample sentences
"nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry"- Pubs.MLA"the character's motives remain accidental to the plot"
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derivationally related form
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