accidental
Intermediate/ˌæk.səˈden.t̬əl/
- adjective
- happening or existing by chance
accidental in a sentence
- “We insure against all damage, accidental or otherwise.”
- “Reports suggest that eleven soldiers were killed by accidental fire from their own side.”
- “The site was located after the accidental discovery of bones in a field.”
- “He plays a naive salesman who becomes an accidental hero by saving a child's life.”
What does “accidental” mean?
accidental (adjective) means happening or existing by chance. It is pronounced /ˌæk.səˈden.t̬əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "accidental" mean?
- accidental (adjective) means: happening or existing by chance
- How do you pronounce "accidental"?
- "accidental" is pronounced /ˌæk.səˈden.t̬əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?
- Here is "accidental" used in a sentence: We insure against all damage, accidental or otherwise.
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