be incidental

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Used to state that something is a minor or less important part of a situation.

incidentalVERB + ADJ

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Examples (10)

  • Any resemblance of a character in this book to a living person is purely incidental.
  • Information skills are not merely incidental to the curriculum but central to it.
  • The extra cost was incidental to the main project.
  • Her involvement was entirely incidental to the success of the event.
  • Such difficulties are often incidental to scientific research.
  • His presence was purely incidental; he wasn't directly involved.
  • The fame that came with the discovery was incidental to his passion for science.
  • The small profit was incidental compared to the overall mission.
  • Any discomfort during the treatment will be incidental and temporary.
  • These minor issues are incidental to the overall goal of the project.