Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for incidental. Search instead for Incident-wave.
Definitions

incidental

[in-si-den-tl] / ˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Louden says the actor insisted on doing as much as possible for the part, even recording incidental animations usually captured by a specialist performer.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

People are incidental to Godzilla’s destructive marches through cities or transoceanic swims.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Generally, the deduction is designed for expenses that are incidental to research and development, such as rent, utilities and other overhead.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The net effect: Nvidia can afford to dial back its earnings spin, because the expense on its income statement for stock-based pay is incidental compared with its true economic cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“Did I?” she replied, in an incidental and forgetful way.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




Vocabulary lists containing incidental