Meaning & use
incidental
Occurring as a minor, unplanned accompaniment to something more important, rather than as its main part.
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The trip's real purpose was business, and the sightseeing was purely incidental.
Any incidental costs during the move will be reimbursed by the company.
A note on using this word
Incidental often pairs with 'expenses' or 'costs' in business contexts to mean small, unplanned charges.
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