In`ci*den"tal (?), a. Happening,
as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design;
casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate;
collateral; as, an incidental conversation; an
incidental occurrence; incidental expenses.
By some, religious duties . . . appear to be regarded
. . . as an incidental business.
Rogers.
Syn. -- Accidental; casual; fortuitous; contingent; chance;
collateral. See Accidental.
-- In`ci*den"tal*ly, adv. --
In`ci*den"tal*ness, n.
I treat either or incidentally of
colors.
Boyle.
In`ci*den"tal, n. An incident;
that which is incidental; esp., in the plural, an aggregate of
subordinate or incidental items not particularized; as, the expense
of tuition and incidentals. Pope.
