The difference between Apropos and Incidentally
When used as adverbs, apropos means by the way, whereas incidentally means in an incidental manner.
Apropos is also preposition with the meaning: regarding or concerning.
Apropos is also adjective with the meaning: of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apropos and Incidentally
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Apropos as an adjective:
Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
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Apropos as an adjective:
by the way, incidental.
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Apropos as a preposition:
Regarding or concerning.
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Apropos as an adverb:
By the way.
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Apropos as an adverb:
Timely; at a good time.
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Apropos as an adverb:
To the purpose; appropriately.
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Incidentally as an adverb (manner):
In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.
Examples:
"The book discussed the subject, but only incidentally."
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Incidentally as an adverb:
By chance; in an unplanned way.
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Incidentally as an adverb (speech act, conjunctive):
Parenthetically, by the way.
Examples:
"Incidentally, did you hear anything new from your brother yesterday?"