incidentals

noun

an item that is incidental

(frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified

adjective

occurring with or following as a consequence

not of prime or central importance

(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

Roots

cadocid- · Latin · fall

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