Another word for incidental
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Adjective
Not part of the real or essential nature of a thing
- (logic, philosophy, of a set of properties) In a relationship with another set such that membership in the other set implies membership in the present set
- Supervening; occurring subsequently; coming after something, especially when not causally connected.
- Arising from an external cause or factor; not inherent:
- Of or belonging to a structure that develops in an unusual place:
- Not inherent or essential; derived from something outside.
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Another word for incidental
Modifier
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- Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance.
- Of or relating to an accidental.
- Being an animal, especially a bird, that has strayed beyond its normal range.
- Occurring or existing concurrently; attendant:
- One that occurs or exists concurrently with another.
- Serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary.
- Secondary in importance; subordinate.
- Of, relating to, or of the nature of a subsidy.
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