Synonyms of incidental
3 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for incidental is contingent. Other synonyms of incidental are accidental and serendipitous. The opposite of incidental is necessary.
Synonyms and similar words for incidental
adjectiveExisting tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
- accidentalPertaining to accident and not essence; thus, inessential; incidental; secondary.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- contingentPossible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
- serendipitousBy serendipity; by unexpected good fortune.
Opposite of incidental
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- necessaryUnavoidable, inevitable.
- impossible
- intentional
Meaning of incidental
- adjective Loosely associated; of limited relevance except indirectly; only accidentally related.
- adjective Existing tangentially, being a byproduct, a tangent, or a likely consequence.
- adjective Occurring by chance.
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Questions about synonyms of incidental
- What is another word for incidental?
- Incidental has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as contingent, accidental and serendipitous.
- What is the opposite of incidental?
- The opposite of incidental is necessary.
- What does incidental mean?
- Incidental means loosely associated; of limited relevance except indirectly; only accidentally related.
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