incidentally — used to introduce a point or subject that is not directly related to what is being discussed
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to introduce a point or subject that is not directly related to what is being discussed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
Example Sentences
- Incidentally, your shoe is untied - don't trip over it during your presentation!
- The new software was expensive, but incidentally, it also improved our productivity by 50%.
- Incidentally, did you hear that our boss accidentally sent a love email to the entire company?
incidentally
ADVERB[/ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/]
used to introduce a point or subject that is not directly related to what is being discussed
used to introduce a point or subject that is not directly related to what is being discussed
What happened accidentally revealed something fundamentally new!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incidentia' meaning 'a falling upon or happening,' derived from 'incidere' (to fall upon, occur). The word evolved through Old French and Middle English, with the adverbial suffix -ly added to the adjective 'incidental'.
Breakdown
in- (into, upon) + cid (fall) + -ent (adjective suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = incidentally
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📝Examples
“Incidentally, your shoe is untied - don't trip over it during your presentation!”
“The new software was expensive, but incidentally, it also improved our productivity by 50%.”
“Incidentally, did you hear that our boss accidentally sent a love email to the entire company?”
“We were looking for the cat, and incidentally found $20 under the couch.”
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