accidental
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl/adjective★Intermediate— happening by chance
general
Happening by chance or unexpectedly, not planned
She made an accidental discovery while cleaning the attic.
She found something valuable unexpectedly.
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Often used to describe events or actions that were not intended.
Collocations
accidental encounteran unexpected meetingaccidental damageunintended harm or destruction
Antonyms
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'accidental' to describe events that were not planned or intended.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'accidentālis', meaning 'happening by chance'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to describe both positive and negative unplanned events.
Word Breakdown
accident
an unexpected event
root-al
relating to
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