epiphenomenal

== English == === Etymology === From epi- + phenomenal. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ === Adjective === epiphenomenal (comparative more epiphenomenal, superlative most epiphenomenal) Being of secondary consequence to a causal chain of processes, but playing no causal role in the process of interest. (philosophy, psychology) Of or pertaining to a mental process that occurs only as an incidental effect of electrical or chemical activity in the brain or nervous system. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===