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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
INCIDENT'AL, a. Happening; coming without design; casual; accidental; as an incidental conversation; an incidental occurrence.
INCIDENT'AL, n. An incident. [Little used.]
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.
By some, religious duties . . . appear to be regarded . . . as an incidental business. Rogers. Syn. -- Accidental; casual; fortuitous; contingent; chance; collateral. See Accidental. -- I treat either or incidentally of colors. Boyle. An incident;
that which is incidental; esp., in the plural, an aggregate of
subordinate or incidental items not particularized; as, the expense
of tuition and incidentals.
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