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Collateral
Supportive Role![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Collateral refers to something that happens as a side effect but still has a supportive role in the main context. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/wh7TWz2IYa2VPJQZ4fAFICIDQ.webp)
Not Direct![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Understand that collateral implies an indirect link to the main topic rather than being directly relevant. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/rEpcDJVMXZrW7UrphvruTJUBLN4.webp)