adverb
- used to introduce additional information or a remark that is related but not central to the main topic
- happening as a minor consequence of something else; not as the main result
Examples
- The meeting went well, and incidentally, I got a chance to speak with the CEO.
- Incidentally, did you know that Sarah is moving to Boston next month?
- We were looking for a restaurant and incidentally discovered this amazing bookstore.
- The new policy will save money and incidentally reduce our environmental impact.
- I was cleaning my room and incidentally found my old diary.
- The medication treats the infection and incidentally helps with inflammation.