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in·ci·den·tal  audio  (ns-dntl) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Occurring or likely to occur as an unpredictable or minor accompaniment: the snags incidental to a changeover in upper management. See Synonyms at accidental.
  2. Of a minor, casual, or subordinate nature: incidental expenses.
NOUN:
A minor accompanying item or expense: a pocket in the suitcase for incidentals.



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