Incidentální

Incidentální refers to something that occurs by chance or as a secondary consequence, rather than by design or as the primary objective. In various contexts, it signifies an unplanned or unexpected occurrence.

In medicine, an incidentální finding is a medical anomaly discovered during a diagnostic test or procedure that was performed for a different reason. For example, a tumor found on a scan taken for a broken bone would be considered an incidentální finding. These discoveries can sometimes lead to further investigation and treatment.

In legal contexts, incidentální damages are losses that arise as a secondary or consequential result of a primary wrongful act. They are distinct from direct damages, which are the immediate and foreseeable losses caused by the breach of a contract or tort.

In everyday language, incidentální events are often seen as minor or supplementary. They are not the main focus of an activity but happen alongside it. The term emphasizes the unplanned or coincidental nature of an event or discovery, highlighting its secondary rather than primary importance.