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accidental

[ˌæksɪˈdɛntl]

accidental Definition

happening by chance or without intention; not planned.

Using accidental: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accidental" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The damage was accidental and not intentional.

  • Example

    I made an accidental mistake in my report.

  • Example

    She had an accidental meeting with her ex-boyfriend at the mall.

accidental Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with accidental

  • a death that occurs unexpectedly or unintentionally

    Example

    The police ruled out foul play and concluded that it was an accidental death.

  • accidental injury

    an injury that occurs unexpectedly or unintentionally

    Example

    He suffered an accidental injury while playing football with his friends.

  • a discovery that is made unexpectedly or unintentionally

    Example

    The scientist made an accidental discovery while conducting an experiment.

Origins of accidental

from Latin 'accidentalis', meaning 'non-essential'

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Summary: accidental in Brief

The term 'accidental' [ˌæksɪˈdɛntl] refers to something that happens by chance or without intention. It is often used to describe mistakes or events that were not planned, such as 'The damage was accidental and not intentional.' 'Accidental' has synonyms like 'unintentional' and 'unplanned,' and antonyms like 'deliberate' and 'intentional.' Phrases like 'accidental death' and 'accidental discovery' use 'accidental' to denote unexpected occurrences.

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