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collaterally Synonyms

Another word for collaterally

Choosing another word for collaterally depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a secondary, subordinate, or indirect manner; in addition to the main subject or course of action.

Usage Example

"The new environmental regulations affected several local transport industries indirectly."

Strongest
indirectly
secondarily
Strong
incidentally
tangentially
ancillarily

• adverb (Context 2)

Through a shared ancestor but in a different family line, rather than by direct parent-to-child descent.

Usage Example

"Because the duke died without children, the estate passed indirectly to his nephew."

Strong
indirectly

• adverb (Context 3)

Side by side; in a parallel or accompanying position.

Usage Example

"In this anatomical region, the accessory blood vessels run side by side with the main artery."

Strongest
side by side
Strong
concurrently
concomitantly

Opposites of collaterally

The opposite of collaterally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lineally
directly
primarily
principally
divergently
chiefly
separately
See all opposites of collaterally

• Nearby Words

collared snake
collate
collateral
collaterally
collator
colleague
collect

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Collaterally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/collaterally
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