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   accident

   /ˈaksɪd(ə)nt/

   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: "four people were killed in a road accident" Similar crashcollisionbumpcar crashcar accidentroad accidenttraffic accidentmultiple crashmultiple collisionrail accidentderailmentair accidentair crashsmashroad traffic accidentRTAwreckinformal:smash-uppile-upshuntprang
   • ▪ an incidence of incontinence by a child or 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: "members belong to the House of Lords through hereditary right or accident of birth"
   • 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACCIDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone: have an accident Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work. involved in an accident The lorry had been involved in an accident. The sign was damaged in an accident.

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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.

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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.

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

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   Definition of accident noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACCIDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone has an accident, something unpleasant happens to them that was not intended, sometimes causing injury or death. 5,000 people die every year because of accidents in the home. The police say the killing of the young man was an accident. Synonyms: misfortune, blow, disaster, tragedy More Synonyms of accident.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › accidentAccident - definition of accident by The Free Dictionary

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   1. an unforeseen event or one without an apparent cause. 2. anything that occurs unintentionally or by chance; chance; fortune: I met him by accident. 3. a misfortune or mishap, esp one causing injury or death. 4. (Logic) logic philosophy Also called: adjunct a nonessential attribute or characteristic of something (as opposed to substance) 5.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › accidentAccident - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An accident is an unfortunate event. By their very nature, accidents are not planned. Rear-ending the car ahead of you, spilling milk, losing your footing on an icy sidewalk — all of these are considered accidents.