incidental

adjective6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.0

Occurring as a minor but necessary part or consequence of something more important.

To emphasize that something happens only by chance and is not the main point.

To strongly emphasize that something happens only by chance, without intention.

To emphasize that something is not the most important part, but secondary.

To suggest something is very minor or secondary in importance.

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