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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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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › accidentACCIDENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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   An accident happens when a vehicle hits a person, an object, or another vehicle, causing injury or damage. She was involved in a serious car accident last week. Six passengers were killed in the accident. Synonyms: crash, smash, wreck, collision More Synonyms of accident. 2. countable noun A2.

6. 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.

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

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   n. 1. a. An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: an accident on the assembly line; car accidents on icy roads. b. An unforeseen event that is not the result of intention or has no apparent cause: A series of happy accidents led to his promotion. c. An instance of involuntary urination or defecation. 2.

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

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   a thing or person that is very likely to cause danger or a problem in the future because of the condition it is in or the way they behave.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishACCIDENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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    accident meaning, definition, what is accident: an event in which a car, train, plane et...: Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › accidentAccident Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ACCIDENT meaning: 1 : a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury; 2 : an event that is not planned or intended an event that occurs by chance.