accidental
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/
æk · SꞮDƐN · tl̩ (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Pertaining to accident and not essence; thus, inessential; incidental; secondary.
Etymology
From Middle English accidental, from Anglo-Norman accidentel, Middle French accidentel, accidental, and their source, Late Latin accidēntālis; corresponding to accident + -al.
Example Sentences
- "The discovery was purely accidental."
- "He was killed by an accidental gunshot."
- "accidental damage"
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