Etymology:
Meaning:
"Incidental" means something that occurs as a minor or secondary consequence or accompaniment of a main event or action. It implies something that is not essential or inherent, but rather happens by chance or as a by-product.
Origin:
The word "incidental" first appeared in the early 17th century from the Latin phrase "incidens," meaning "falling upon." It initially referred to something that occurred by chance or as an unexpected event. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass nonessential or secondary aspects of a situation.
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