incidentally
UK: ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli | US: ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli
adv. by chance or in connection with something else
adv. used to introduce a less important or related point
The word "incidentally" derives from "incident," which comes from the Latin incidere ("to fall into, happen"), combining in- ("into") and cadere ("to fall"). The suffix -ly transforms the adjective "incidental" into an adverb, emphasizing its role in modifying verbs or sentences. Historically, it evolved from describing accidental events to introducing tangential remarks in speech or writing.
I met her incidentally at the grocery store.
Incidentally, have you finished the report yet?
The damage was only incidentally mentioned in the meeting.
He discovered the solution incidentally while researching another topic.
Incidentally, this café also serves the best pastries in town.