almost incidental

Frequency: 4.01.2 per million words

To suggest something is very minor or secondary in importance.

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Examples (10)

  • The cost of the materials was almost incidental compared to the labor involved.
  • Her role in the project was almost incidental, yet she took all the credit.
  • For an experienced chef, chopping vegetables is almost incidental to the main cooking process.
  • The side effects of the medication were almost incidental to its primary benefit.
  • In the grand scheme of things, that small mistake is almost incidental.
  • He considered the financial reward almost incidental to the satisfaction of helping others.
  • To the passionate artist, monetary success was almost incidental to creative expression.
  • The travel expenses were almost incidental thanks to the company's generous policy.
  • What they said in passing was almost incidental to the true meaning of their message.
  • The minor discomfort was almost incidental when weighed against the overall achievement.