Synonyms of incidentally
8 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for incidentally is coincidentally. Other synonyms of incidentally are happenstantially, circumstantially, by chance, accidentally and semirandomly. The opposite of incidentally is essentially.
Synonyms and similar words for incidentally
adverbBy happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal...
- coincidentallyIn a coincidental manner.
- happenstantiallyBy happenstance; occurring due to random chance.
- circumstantially
- by chance
- accidentally
- semirandomlyIn a semirandom manner.
- randomly
adverbNot of central or critical importance.
- in passingIncidentally; as a brief diversion from another topic etc.
Opposite of incidentally
adverbBy happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal...
- inevitably
- certainly
- systemically
- systematicallyIn a systematic manner; organizedly or methodically.
- essentiallyIn essence: by nature.
Meaning of incidentally
- adverb By happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal relation to, any other case.
- adverb Not of central or critical importance.
- adverb Parenthetically, by the way.
incidentally in other languages
Questions about synonyms of incidentally
- What is another word for incidentally?
- Incidentally has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as coincidentally, happenstantially, circumstantially, by chance, accidentally, semirandomly, randomly and in passing.
- What is the opposite of incidentally?
- The opposite of incidentally is essentially. Other antonyms of incidentally are systematically and certainly.
- What does incidentally mean?
- Incidentally means by happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal relation to, any other case.
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