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Meaning of incidentally
The primary meaning of "incidentally" is to introduce a remark or fact that is not essential to the main point being made.
Etymology of incidentally
The word "incidentally" comes from the Latin words "incidere," meaning "to fall in" or "to happen," and the suffix "-ally," which forms an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to indicate a remark or fact that is additional or secondary to the main point
Synonyms
by the way
coincidentally
accidentally
unintentionally
unexpectedly
fortuitously
luckily
chance
haply
happeningly
casually
informally
parenthetically
collaterally
concomitantly
simultaneously
meanwhile
en passant
apropos
by chance
fortuitously
unwittingly
involuntarily
spontaneously
automatically
instinctively
reflexively
inadvertently
unconsciously
Definitions
- Used to introduce a remark or fact that is not essential to the main point being made
- * Happening or done without being planned
Usage Examples
- I was talking to my friend, and incidentally, she mentioned that she is moving to a new city
- * The new policy has been successful, and incidentally, it has also reduced costs
Antonyms
intentionally
deliberately
purposefully
knowingly
willingly
consciously
voluntarily
on purpose
deliberately
calculatedly
knowingly
wittingly
deliberately
premeditatedly
designedly
knowingly
awarely
purposely