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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Incidental \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.
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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.
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I treat either or incidentally of colors. --Boyle.
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