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Synonyms & Similar Words
accidental
chance
casual
fortuitous
unintended
unplanned
secondary
subsidiary
peripheral
marginal
ancillary
adjunct
concomitant
attendant
coincidental
occasional
sporadic
incidental
random
haphazard
unexpected
unforeseen
unanticipated
unintentional
involuntary
spontaneous
unpremeditated
impromptu
extemporaneous
fortuitous
serendipitous
coincidental
adventitious
Meaning of Incidental
The primary meaning of "incidental" is something that happens or is done in addition to something else, or something that is not planned or intended.
Definitions
- Happening or done in addition to something else
- * Not planned or intended
- * Occurring as a minor or secondary consequence of something else
Etymology of Incidental
The word "incidental" originates from the Latin "incidere," meaning "to fall in" or "to happen," and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 15th century, where it was used to describe something that happens in addition to something else
Example Uses
- The hotel room had an incidental view of the city skyline
- * The new policy has had some incidental benefits, such as reducing costs
- * The artist's use of color was incidental to the overall composition of the painting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
intentional
deliberate
planned
intended
purposeful
deliberate
calculated
premeditated
voluntary
spontaneous
willful
conscious
aware
deliberate
considered
thoughtful
preplanned
anticipated
expected
foreseen
intended
purposeful