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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 accidentālis. 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?
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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) September 19, 2018
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) February 15, 2019
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) March 1, 2020
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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for accidental?
A. unforeseen
B. deliberate
C. unintentional
D. chance