incidental
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈsɪd(ə)nt(ə)l]
Word
Context: “importance”
(adjective) something that is not the main point or main reason but happens along with something else. Like when you go to a party for the food but also meet some nice people on the side; meeting people is incidental.
Example
The show was great, and the incidental music added a nice touch to it.
Example
He didn't enjoy the movies because the incidental details were distracting.
Example
What incidental benefits did you find while exploring the new city?
Context: “unplanned events”
(adjective) things that happen by chance or without planning. Like if you find money on the ground while walking, that money is incidental.
Example
Incidental discoveries can lead to exciting new inventions.
Example
The incidental problems that came up during the project made it harder to finish on time.
Example
Did you see any incidental events that made the trip more fun?
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