Incidental Meaning
/ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjLoosely associated; of limited relevance except indirectly; only accidentally related.
adjExisting tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
Sentence Examples
His criticism only referred to incidental matters.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scratch on the door was ____ to the main repair and cost little money.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The small scratches on the second-hand car were ____ and did not affect its overall value.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English incident Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English incidental From incident + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scratch on the door was ____ to the main repair and cost little money.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The small scratches on the second-hand car were ____ and did not affect its overall value.