What does "accidental property" mean?

A characteristic of something that is unnecessary to its essence, and in which a deviation of that characteristic has no effect on its essence.

What is a synonym for "accidental property"?

Common synonyms include: inessentials.

noun

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Noun

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A characteristic of something that is unnecessary to its essence, and in which a deviation of that characteristic has no effect on its essence.