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Definition incidentally in British English

incidentally adverb

adverb
/ˌɪnsɪˈdent(ə)li/
1

used for adding related but less important information to what has just been said, or for suddenly introducing a new subject

Example

His name, incidentally, was misspelt in the credits of the first two Star Wars movies.

Example

Incidentally, what are the travel arrangements for tonight?

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2

in a way that is not planned or that does not seem important

Example

The problem with his partner was something he mentioned only incidentally.

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Definition incidentally in British English