incidentally

4 definitions • 4 examples

used before saying something that is not as important as the main subject of conversation, but is connected to it in some way:

We had a marvellous meal at that restaurant you recommended - incidentally, I must give you the number of a similar one I know.

used when mentioning a subject that has not been discussed before, often making it seem less important than it really is:

Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your travel expenses.

used about something that is connected to the main subject but is not as important:

“Ain’t” was mentioned only incidentally in an article about nonstandard words.

Incidentally is also used to introduce something additional that is not as important:

Incidentally, she was a very popular mayor.