incidental

[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]
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Difficulty LevelExpert

Sophisticated vocabulary

Word FrequencyModerate

Occasionally encountered

Syllables4

Complex pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Advanced vocabulary
  • Multiple syllables (4)

noun

1. Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.

"She's costing us a lot in incidentals."

2. Something that is incidental.

adjective

1. Loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence.

"That character, though colorful, is incidental to the overall plot."

2. Occurring by chance

3. (of radiation) Entering or approaching, prior to reflection (more frequently incident).

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