Detail
Detail noun - A separate part in a list, account, or series.
Incidental and detail are semantically related. in triviality topic. In some cases you can use "Incidental" instead a noun "Detail".
Incidental
Incidental noun - (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified.
Detail and incidental are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detail" instead a noun "Incidental".
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Both words in one sentence
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Usually a throwaway gag, or incidental background detail for the eagle eyed.
Source: Ridiculous Future Sequelisation - Loads and Loads of Characters: A variation - there are lots and lots of entirely incidental one-shot characters who nevertheless are described with some psychological detail and receive some memorable lines and/or internal narration, and sometimes a Crowning Moment of Awesome.
- Evil Uncle: The goldsmith to the two boys, although really he's evil to everyone and the fact that he has nephews is an incidental detail.
Source: Literature / The Two Brothers
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