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   Ac·ci·dent

   /ˈaksədnt/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury: "he had an accident at the factory" Similar mishapmisfortunemisadventuremischanceunfortunate incidentinjurydisastertragedycatastrophecontretempscalamityblowtroubleproblemdifficultytechnical:casualty
   • ▪ a crash involving road or other vehicles, typically one that causes serious damage or injury: "four people were killed in a car accident" Similar crashcollisionbumpcar crashcar accidentroad accidenttraffic accidentmultiple crashmultiple collisionrail accidentderailmentair accidentair crashsmashroad traffic accidentRTAwreckinformal:smash-uppileupshuntprang
   • ▪ used euphemistically to refer to an incidence of incontinence, typically by a child or an animal: euphemistic "he had a little accident, but I washed his shorts out"
   • 2. an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause: "the pregnancy was an accident" Similar chancemere chancecoincidencetwist of fatefreakhazardpiece of good fortune(bit of) luck(bit of) good luckflukehappy chanceserendipityfatefortuityfortuneprovidencehappenstance
   • ▪ the working of fortune; chance: "my faith is an accident of birth, not a matter of principled commitment"
   • 3. (in Aristotelian thought) a property of a thing which is not essential to its nature.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the general sense ‘an event’): via Old French from Latin accident- ‘happening’, from the verb accidere, from ad- ‘towards, to’ + cadere ‘to fall’.

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   Accident definition: an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap. See examples of ACCIDENT used in a sentence.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › accidentACCIDENT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ACCIDENT meaning: 1. something bad that happens that is not intended and that causes injury or damage: 2. without…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › accidentaccident noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   accident. noun. /ˈæksədənt/ ,/ˈæksəˌdɛnt/. [countable] an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury or damage a car/highway/traffic accident He was killed in an accident. One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › accidentsAccidents Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ACCIDENT is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance. How to use accident in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About accident.

   • Accidental describes what was not planned or intended. It means "happening by accident" or "happening as an accident," as in "an accidental discove...
   • While both "by accident" and "on accident" are used, "by accident" is far more common.
   • The phrase "an accident waiting to happen" refers to a person or thing that is dangerous or unsafe. For example, a very clumsy person and a rickety...

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › accidentACCIDENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   May 22, 2024 · An accident happens when a vehicle hits a person, an object, or another vehicle, causing injury or damage.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › accidentaccident - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   an unforeseen event or one without an apparent cause. anything that occurs unintentionally or by chance; chance; fortune: I met him by accident. a misfortune or mishap, esp one causing injury or death. a surface irregularity in a natural formation, esp in a rock formation or a river system.

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    noun. 1an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury: he had an accident at the factory[mass noun] : if you are unable to work owing to accident or sickness. More example sentences.