What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adventitiously
Example
I adventitiously ran into my old friend at the grocery store. [adverb]
Example
The discovery of the rare bird species was adventitious and unexpected. [adjective]
accidentally
Example
I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning. [adverb]
Example
The vase was accidentally knocked over and shattered into pieces. [adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Accidentally is more commonly used than adventitiously in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between adventitiously and accidentally?
Adventitiously is more formal and technical than accidentally, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
