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How do you spell Incidentally?

Correct spelling

incidentally

INCIDENTAL + LY. Keep the AL before LY.

Why is incidentally spelled this way?

ALLY ending, not LY alone. INCIDENT + AL + LY. Each suffix adds its own layer: incident becomes incidental becomes incidentally.

Common misspellings of incidentally

incidentlyincidentalyincedentallyinsidentally

Example

Incidentally, I found your keys on the table.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incidentally?+
The correct spelling is "incidentally". INCIDENTAL + LY. Keep the AL before LY.
Is it incidently or incidentally?+
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