incidental

• Beschreibt etwas, das als nebensächliche, beiläufige oder zufällige Begleiterscheinung eines wichtigeren Ereignisses oder einer Situation auftritt.

Describes something that happens as a minor or secondary result of a more important event or situation.

1. Minor or subordinateB2formal

   Something that is minor, casual, or subordinate in significance or nature, often occurring as a chance accompaniment or consequence.

   Nebensächlich oder untergeordnet

   • The main cost of the project is high, but the incidental expenses are manageable.
   • Her role in the meeting was incidental to the main discussion.
   • The damage to the car was incidental to the overall accident.

   Synonymeminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiarytangential

   Antonymecentralessentialfundamentalinnateintrinsicmainmajorprimaryprincipalvital

2. Not of primary importanceB2formal

   Not of prime or central importance; secondary.

   Nebensächlich

   • The incidental details of the story were less interesting than the main plot.
   • His comments were incidental to the core issue we were debating.
   • The report focused on the main findings, with only incidental mention of the side effects.

   Synonymeauxiliaryinessentialmarginalminornonessentialperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiaryunimportant

   Antonymecentralessentialfundamentalimportantkeymainmajorprimaryprincipalvital

3. Consequential or accompanyingB2formal

   Following or accompanying as a consequence; resulting from something else.

   Begleitend

   • The incidental benefits of the new policy included improved employee morale.
   • The noise was incidental to the construction work happening next door.
   • The incidental costs of the trip added up quickly.

   Synonymeattendantconcomitantconnectedconsequentrelatedresultantsecondarysubsidiary

   Antonymeessentialfundamentalintrinsic

• Substantiv, das etwas NebenSächliches, Unbedeutendes oder nicht eingeplante Begleitumstände bzw. Nebenausgaben bezeichnet, häufig im Plural für sonstige Kosten verwendet.

A noun referring to an item or expense that is minor, secondary, or not budgeted, often used in the plural form to describe miscellaneous costs.

1. Unexpected expenseB2formal

   An expense that is not planned or budgeted for, often arising during a project or trip.

   Nebenkosten

   • We need to set aside some money for incidentals like parking and tips.
   • The travel budget includes a small amount for incidentals.
   • Incidentals such as laundry and phone calls can add up quickly.

   Synonymecontingencyextrasundry

2. Minor itemB2formal

   An item or matter that is secondary or minor in importance.

   Nebensache

   • The report focused on the main costs, ignoring incidentals.
   • We discussed the main agenda, leaving incidentals for later.
   • The contract covers the primary services, but incidentals are extra.

   Synonymeadjunctdetailextrainessentialnonessentialtrifle

   Antonymeessentialmainmajorprimaryprincipal