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Definition of incidentals
incidentals
/ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.təlz/
Adverb:incidentally
•Plural:incidentals
•Adjective:incidental
incidentals Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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1
Minor, miscellaneous, or unexpected expenses and items that are not specifically accounted for in a budget or primary cost.
Example
"The hotel requires a credit card at check-in to cover room service and any other incidentals."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'incidental,' which traces back to Medieval Latin 'incidentalis' and Latin 'incidere' (meaning 'to fall upon' or 'to happen'), formed from 'in-' ('into, upon') and 'cadere' ('to fall').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incidentals. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incidentals