'Incidentalness' definitions:

Definition of 'Incidentalness'

From: GCIDE
  • Incidental \In`ci*den"tal\, a. Happening, as an occasional event, without regularity; coming without design; casual; accidental; hence, not of prime concern; subordinate; collateral; as, an incidental conversation; an incidental occurrence; incidental expenses. [1913 Webster]
  • By some, religious duties . . . appear to be regarded . . . as an incidental business. --Rogers.
  • Syn: Accidental; casual; fortuitous; contingent; chance; collateral. See Accidental. -- {In`ci*den"tal*ly}, adv. -- {In`ci*den"tal*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
  • I treat either or incidentally of colors. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]