The difference between Incidentally and Inevitably

When used as adverbs, incidentally means in an incidental manner, whereas inevitably means in a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

check bellow for the other definitions of Incidentally and Inevitably

  1. Incidentally as an adverb (manner):

    In an incidental manner; not of central or critical importance.

    Examples:

    "The book discussed the subject, but only incidentally."

  2. Incidentally as an adverb:

    By chance; in an unplanned way.

  3. Incidentally as an adverb (speech act, conjunctive):

    Parenthetically, by the way.

    Examples:

    "Incidentally, did you hear anything new from your brother yesterday?"

  1. Inevitably as an adverb:

    In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

    Examples:

    "Inevitably, all creatures eventually die."

    "The sun inevitably rises."

    "Despite the town's best efforts, the dam inevitably gave way."

    "The inevitably cold winter approaches."

  2. Inevitably as an adverb:

    As usual; predictably; as expected.

    Examples:

    "Inevitably, the next-door neighbour began to mow his lawn just as she lay down her head after a long night shift."

    "The child inevitably began to cry when his mother went to work."

    "The inevitably long line of customers queued for the latest 'Harry Potter'."

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