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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incidentally

/ɪnˈsɪdəntəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does incidentally mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is mentioned in passing or as an afterthought. It is used to introduce a remark that is not essential to the main point being made.

Example

"I was planning to go to the beach, incidentally, I saw a dolphin swimming in the ocean."

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