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incidental
adjective
noun
occurring with or following as a consequence
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ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl
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adjective
occurring with or following as a consequence
“an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems”
adjective
not of prime or central importance
“{'source': 'Pubs.MLA', 'text': 'nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry'}”
adjective
(sometimes followed by ‘to’) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
“incidental expenses”
noun
an item that is incidental
noun
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
“he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses”
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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
{'source': 'Pubs.MLA', 'text': 'nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry'}
the character's motives remain accidental to the plot
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
he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses
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