accidental — happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæksɪˈdentl/
Example Sentences
- I ran into my ex at the coffee shop - it was totally accidental, I swear!
- The accidental selfie with the monkey became viral on social media.
- His accidental text to his boss instead of his wife caused quite a stir.
accidental
ADJECTIVE[/ˌæksɪˈdentl/]
happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly
The chef's accidental spice spill created a surprisingly delicious new dish.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'accidentalis', derived from 'accidens' (happening by chance), which comes from 'accidere' meaning 'to happen' or 'to fall upon', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'cadere' (to fall).
Breakdown
accident (from Latin accidere: ad- (to) + cadere (fall)) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = accidental
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I ran into my ex at the coffee shop - it was totally accidental, I swear!”
“The accidental selfie with the monkey became viral on social media.”
“His accidental text to his boss instead of his wife caused quite a stir.”
“The scientist made an accidental breakthrough while studying something else.”
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