INCIDENTALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does incidentally mean? • INCIDENTALLY (adverb)
The adverb INCIDENTALLY has 3 senses:
1. introducing a different topic
2. in an incidental manner
3. by the way
Familiarity information: INCIDENTALLY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• INCIDENTALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
Introducing a different topic
Synonyms:
by the bye; by the way; incidentally
Context example:
by the way, I won't go to the party
Meaning:
In an incidental manner
Synonyms:
by chance; accidentally; incidentally
Context example:
these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models
Pertainym:
incidental ((sometimes followed by 'to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence)
Meaning:
By the way
Synonyms:
apropos; incidentally
Context example:
apropos, can you lend me some money for the weekend?
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