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(satellite adjective) not of prime or central importance; "nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry"- Pubs.MLA |
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Synonyms: nonessential |
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(adjective) (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; "incidental expenses"; "the road will bring other incidental advantages"; "extra duties incidental to the job"; "labor problems incidental to a rapid expansion"; "confusion incident to a quick change" |
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Synonyms: incident |
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Antonyms: basic |
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(noun) an item that is incidental |
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Related Words: item, point |
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(noun) (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified; "he requested reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses" |
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Synonyms: incidental expense, minor expense |
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Related Words: expense |
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(satellite adjective) following as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with related problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management" |
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Synonyms: accompanying, attendant, concomitant, incidental to |
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