Collateral

usgb/kəˈlætərəl/
adjective

Extra but supporting, indirectly related.

The pollution problem is a collateral effect of growing industrialization.
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Often appears as...

  • collateral effect
  • collateral damage
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Supportive Role

Collateral refers to something that happens as a side effect but still has a supportive role in the main context.

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The study's collateral findings opened new research avenues.
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Not Direct

Understand that collateral implies an indirect link to the main topic rather than being directly relevant.

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He faced collateral issues while fixing the engine.
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