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incidental
01
happening as a side effect or by chance rather than being the main purpose or focus
Example
The extra income from the project was incidental to the main goal of gaining experience.
The noise from the construction site was just an incidental nuisance compared to the overall benefits of the new building.
The meeting was focused on business, but there were some incidental discussions about upcoming social events.
02
not of prime or central importance
03
alongside or in connection with a more important event
Example
The free snacks at the conference were incidental to the main goal of networking.
His promotion was incidental to the team 's overall success in the project.
The scenic views were an incidental benefit of the long road trip to the business meeting.
Incidental
01
an item that is incidental
02
(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
Example
The extra income from the project was incidental to the main goal of gaining experience.
The noise from the construction site was just an incidental nuisance compared to the overall benefits of the new building.
The meeting was focused on business, but there were some incidental discussions about upcoming social events.
Any damage caused to the property was purely incidental to the main construction work.
His involvement in the charity event was incidental, as he happened to be in the right place at the right time.
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