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incident vs incidental

incidental vs incident

incident and incidental both are nouns.

incident and incidental both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incident Yes Yes No No
incidental Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, incident and incidental are synonyms defined as:
  • incident and incidental: (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
incident (noun) incidental (noun)
a single distinct event an item that is incidental
a public disturbance (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified
incident (adjective) incidental (adjective)
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
falling or striking of light rays on something not of prime or central importance
occurring with or following as a consequence
Difference between incident and incidental

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