The difference between Incidental and Intentional
When used as adjectives, incidental means loosely associated, whereas intentional means intended or planned.
Incidental is also noun with the meaning: minor items, not further defined. incidental expense.
check bellow for the other definitions of Incidental and Intentional
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Incidental as an adjective:
Loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence.
Examples:
"That character, though colorful, is incidental to the overall plot."
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Incidental as an adjective:
Occurring by chance
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Incidental as an adjective (physics, of radiation):
Entering or approaching, prior to reflection (more frequently incident).
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Incidental as a noun:
Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.
Examples:
"She's costing us a lot in incidentals."
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Incidental as a noun:
Something that is incidental.
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Intentional as an adjective:
Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
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Intentional as an adjective (legal):
Done with intent.