Incidental
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3
Unexpected Result
Occurs by chance and isn't planned within the main activity. Finding the old coin was an incidental benefit of cleaning the garage.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not Central
Not the main focus, but related to the main event or activity. Our discussion led to an incidental debate on related topics.
Pro Tip 3/3
Unintended Occurrence
Not intentionally included or planned; happens by the side. The new client we met was an incidental occurrence during our business trip.