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accidental

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəl/

accidental means: Happening without anyone planning or meaning to cause it.

adjective

NOT INTENDEDB1

Happening without anyone planning or meaning to cause it.

  • The damage was accidental.
  • The policy covers accidental injury.
  • An accidental spill ruined the carpet.

Similar words: unintentional, unintended

Opposites: deliberate, intentional

Common phrases: accidental damage, accidental death, accidental injury

BY CHANCEB2

Happening by chance, rather than as part of a plan.

  • Our meeting was accidental.
  • An accidental discovery changed her research.
  • Their resemblance is purely accidental.

Similar words: chance, unplanned

Opposites: planned, intentional

Common phrases: accidental discovery, accidental meeting, purely accidental

Questions about accidental

What does accidental mean?

Happening without anyone planning or meaning to cause it.

What is accidental in other languages?

Türkçe: kazara olan · Español: accidental · Français: accidentel · Deutsch: versehentlich · Italiano: accidentale · 日本語: 偶発的な

How do you pronounce accidental?

It is pronounced /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəl/.

How do you use accidental in a sentence?

The damage was accidental. The policy covers accidental injury.

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