Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Incidental
Inˊci-den′tal
,Adj.
Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral;
– as, an
incidental
conversation; an incidental
occurrence; incidental
expenses.Inˊci-den′tal-ly
, adv.
Inˊci-den′tal-ness
, Noun.
I treat either or
incidentally
of colors. Boyle.
Inˊci-den′tal
,Noun.
An incident; that which is incidental; esp., in the plural, an aggregate of subordinate or incidental items not particularized;
as, the expense of tuition and
. incidentals
Pope.
Webster 1828 Edition
Incidental
INCIDENT'AL
,Adj.
1.
Not necessary to the chief purpose; occasional. By some persons, religious duties appear to be regarded as an incidental business.
INCIDENT'AL
,Noun.