accidental (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl/

Definition

Happening by chance, not planned or intended.

Examples

• The discovery of penicillin was accidental.

• The damage to the car was accidental.

• She made an accidental discovery while researching something else.

How to Use accidental

accidental to (prepositional phrase)

Not important or relevant to the main issue. — "The small details were accidental to the overall success of the project."

Synonyms of accidental

Words with a similar meaning to accidental:

• unplanned
• unforeseen
• chance
• fortuitous

Antonyms of accidental

Words with the opposite meaning to accidental:

• intentional
• deliberate

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