incidental
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5.8
- noun
- /ˌɪn.sɪˈdɛn.təl/
:
gasto imprevisto
- Both the room charges and the incidentals?
Examples
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Plus late fees and incidentals.
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All other expenses, including meals and incidentals, are the sole responsibility of the winner.
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Take this for any incidentals we may need.
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I knew that baby incidentals would add up.
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May I just see a credit card for incidentals?
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How much do you get in incidentals?
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Just sign here for your balance and incidentals.
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A plane ticket to New York plus $1,000 for incidentals.
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You have $150 in incidentals.
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Please ensure you have enough cash for any incidentals that may arise during the trip.
Synonyms
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3.0
A small amount of money spent on everyday work items like parking or snacks
A small extra cost not planned in a budget
Antonyms
- Specialized
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3.7
A regular business cost that does not change when production changes, like rent and insurance
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Morphology
incidental = incidental (semi-transparent) = incident + al
The noun is a straightforward conversion of the adjective 'incidental' without any spelling change.
Etymology
Incidentals come from the same Latin parts in- 'into' and cadere 'to fall', giving the idea of things that 'fall into' a bill. So incidentals are small extra costs that 'fall into' your expenses, like tips, snacks, or local travel.