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INCIDENTALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does incidentally mean? 

INCIDENTALLY (adverb)
  The adverb INCIDENTALLY has 2 senses:

1. introducing a different topicplay

2. of a minor or subordinate natureplay

  Familiarity information: INCIDENTALLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INCIDENTALLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Introducing a different topic

Synonyms:

apropos; by the bye; by the way; incidentally

Context example:

incidentally, I won't go to the party


Sense 2

Meaning:

Of a minor or subordinate nature

Synonyms:

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)


 Context examples 


The review also distinguishes between information produced incidentally—what scientists call a cue—and information an organism produces intentionally—a signal.

(Study considers sensory impacts of environmental change on ocean species, National Science Foundation)

It is a rare tumor, often found incidentally.

(Fallopian Tube Teratoma, NCI Thesaurus)

Incidentally, the sled went faster, and thus, by cunning indirection, did man increase his mastery over the beasts.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

The majority of cases have a polypoid appearance, are small lesions, and found incidentally.

(Esophageal Neuroendocrine Tumor G1, NCI Thesaurus)

The vast majority of patients are asymptomatic and the tumors are discovered incidentally.

(Clear Cell-Sugar-Tumor of the Lung, NCI Thesaurus)

Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix, performed incidentally to another primary surgical procedure.

(Incidental Appendectomy, NCI Thesaurus)

I lowered the gun and stepped to the corner of the cabin, primarily to relieve the tension on my nerves and to make a new start, and incidentally to be closer.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

When I refer to them, incidentally, it is only as a part of my progress.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

It is incidentally discovered and presents as a non-tender scrotal mass.

(Paratesticular Lipoma, NCI Thesaurus)

Small tumors are usually found incidentally.

(Pancreatic Non-Invasive Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma, NCI Thesaurus)



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