incidentally

/ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntl̩i/adv
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1

By happenstance; in a particular case which has little to no bearing on, and little to no causal relation to, any other case.

2

Not of central or critical importance.

3

Parenthetically, by the way.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing