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).
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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