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incidental

Posted on August 10, 2023August 3, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective

happening or likely to happen concurrently or in connection with something else but as a subordinate or less important element.
Some incidental weight loss was noted in the patients taking the experimental drug.

noun

(often pl.) something minor or subordinate, such as small expenses.
You’ll probably need some extra cash for incidentals.

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