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collaterally

collaterally

7.3
At the same time and alongside another thing
  • adverb
  • /kəˈlætərəli/
translation icon : paralelamente
  • The changes occurred collaterally with the new policy.

Examples

  • The two projects developed collaterally over the years.

  • Several investigations proceeded collaterally to uncover the full extent of the issue.

  • The two teams worked collaterally to complete the project ahead of schedule.

  • The new policy was developed collaterally with other organizational changes.

  • The two teams worked collaterally to enhance the efficiency of their efforts.

  • Several investigations proceeded collaterally to evaluate the impact of the new regulations.

  • The new policy was developed collaterally in conjunction with a redesign of the corporate structure.

Synonyms

simultaneously
vscollaterally
209 4.2

At the same time

happens beside or in parallel rather than at one exact instant
concomitantly
vscollaterally
  • Formal
1 8.6

At the same time as something else

is side by side or parallel rather than strictly occurring together
synchronically
vscollaterally
7.9

Happening at the same time as other things

is parallel or side by side rather than tightly time coordinated
coincidently
vscollaterally
4.3

Happening at the same time as something else

is side by side or parallel rather than matching exact timing

Surface Forms

collaterally positive

Morphology

collaterally = collateral (transparent) = collateral + ly

Standard derivation: the adjective 'collateral' plus '-ly' yields an adverb meaning 'in a side-by-side or parallel manner', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Collaterally comes from the parts com- 'with' and lateral 'side', so it carries the idea of 'side by side'. When two things happen at the same time or in parallel, we can say they happen collaterally because they occur 'side by side'.