accidental

Word parts

accident + -al

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/

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Adjective

Positive accidental

Comparative more accidental

Superlative most accidental

1. Accidental means done unintentionally; inadvertently, not on purpose; not deliberately.

   The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.

   His hand brushed against hers; it could have been either accidental or deliberate.