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accidental
[ ak-si-den-tl ]
adjective
- happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected:
an accidental meeting.
Synonyms:
Antonyms: ,
accidental benefits.
- Music. relating to or indicating sharps, flats, or naturals.
noun
- a nonessential or subsidiary circumstance, characteristic, or feature.
- Music. a sign placed before a note indicating a chromatic alteration of its pitch.
accidental
/ ˌæɪˈɛԳə /
adjective
- occurring by chance, unexpectedly, or unintentionally
- nonessential; incidental
- music denoting sharps, flats, or naturals that are not in the key signature of a piece
- logic (of a property) not essential; contingent
noun
- an incidental, nonessential, or supplementary circumstance, factor, or attribute
- music a symbol denoting a sharp, flat, or natural that is not a part of the key signature
Derived Forms
- ˌˈԳٲ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ···ٲ· ··Գ· adverb
- ···ٲ·Ա ···ٲ··ٲ noun
- ԴDz····ٲ adjective noun
- non····ٲ·Ա noun
- ····ٲ adjective
- ·····ٲ adjective
- ܲ·-···ٲ adjective
- ܲ····ٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of accidental1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He confronts them and a struggle ensues, which culminates in the accidental shooting and death of Mook.
In his account of the embassy hostage incident, author Ben Macintyre said Mr Lock became "the policeman who discovered accidental courage without looking for it, wanting it or knowing what it was".
Detectives determined the injury was self-inflicted and are investigating if it was intentional or accidental.
Bradley Nowell’s death from an accidental heroin overdose came just two months before the release of the band’s first major-label album.
If any of these moments were accidental, they were not being rejected by Buckingham Palace, with royal sources emphasising the King's commitment to Canada.
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More About Accidental
What does accidental mean?
Accidental describes something that happens by chance or without planning, as in The hero has an accidental meeting with the villain early in the movie that sets the hero on his course.
Accidental can also sometimes refer to something that comes about by chance.
Example: We had to sign a contract saying we are aware of the possibility of accidental injury.
Where does accidental come from?
The first records of the term accidental come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from the Medieval Latin Գ. Accident refers to something that happens by chance, often something negative. Adding the suffix –al creates a term that can be used to describe something that happens by chance.
Accidental can also mean nonessential or subsidiary. An example of this is to describe an unexpected benefit you receive, such as your office being near a restaurant you enjoy or when a product you buy comes with extra parts. Those with a musical ear will know that an accidental is a marking on sheet music that indicates whether a note should be played as a sharp, natural, or flat.
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What are some other forms related to accidental?
- accidentally (adverb)
- accidentalness (noun)
- accidentality (noun)
- nonaccidental (adjective, noun)
- nonaccidentally (adverb)
What are some synonyms for accidental?
What are some words that share a root or word element with accidental?
What are some words that often get used in discussing accidental?
How is accidental used in real life?
Accidental is more often used to discuss something negative, like crashes.
I hate taking accidental naps I just sat down and knocked. I woke up and I’m still just as tired as before except now I’m sweaty and I have bed head
— Ethan Dolan (@EthanDolan)
Every iPhone X/XS owner has taken a minimum of 10 accidental screenshots thanks to the phone’s button placement. It’s just part of the experience.
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD)
Made accidental eye contact with the very old man next to me and his response was “take a pic it’ll last longer”. If you need me I’ll be in the burn unit after getting roasted by an 80+ year old.
— SARAYA (@RealPaigeWWE)
Try using accidental!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for accidental?
A. unforeseen
B. deliberate
C. unintentional
D. chance
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