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   accidental

   /ˌaksɪˈdɛntl/

   adjective

   • 1. happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly: "a verdict of accidental death" Similar fortuitouschanceoccurring by chance/accidentadventitiousflukycoincidentalcasualserendipitousrandomaleatoryunexpectedunforeseenunanticipatedunlooked-forunintentionalunintendedinadvertentinvoluntaryunplannedunpremeditatedunthinkingunmeantunwittingunknowingunconscioussubconsciousmistakenmisguidedOpposite intentionalplanned
   • 2. incidental; subsidiary: "the location is accidental and contributes nothing to the poem" Similar incidentalunimportantby the wayby the bysupplementarysubsidiarysubordinatesecondarymarginalminorlesseraccessoryperipheraltangentialextraneousextrinsicparentheticalirrelevantimmaterialbeside the pointof little accountunnecessarynon-essentialinessentialOpposite essentialcentral
   • 3. (in Aristotelian thought) relating to or denoting properties which are not essential to a thing's nature.

   noun

   • 1. a sign indicating a momentary departure from the key signature by raising or lowering a note: "horn parts are usually written without key signature, the necessary accidentals being added"
   • 2. another term for vagrant

   Word Origin late Middle English (in accidental (sense 2 of the adjective and sense 3 of the adjective)): from late Latin accidentalis, from Latin accident- ‘happening’ (see accident).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › accidentalAccidental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 14, 2024 · The meaning of ACCIDENTAL is occurring unexpectedly or by chance. How to use accidental in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Accidental. Frequently Asked Questions About accidental.

3. www.safeopedia.com › 7 › 6664What is the difference between an incident and an accident?

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Difference in Scope. Incidents and accidents are both unplanned events that can result in property damage, harm to the natural environment, injuries, or fatalities. But there’s a difference in scope between the two of them. Incidents is the broader category, while accidents are really a subset of incidents.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Accidental_(music)Accidental (music) - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · In musical notation, an accidental is a symbol that indicates an alteration of a given pitch. The most common accidentals are the flat ( ♭) and the sharp ( ♯ ), which represent alterations of a semitone, and the natural ( ♮ ), which cancels a sharp or flat.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › accidental deathAccidental death Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

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   5 days ago · The meaning of ACCIDENTAL DEATH is death by accidental means usually sudden and violent; also : death occurring as the unforeseen and chance result of an intended act.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › accidental injuryAccidental injury Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

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   Jul 12, 2024 · The meaning of ACCIDENTAL INJURY is injury occurring as the unforeseen and chance result of a voluntary act.

7. onestoplifeinsurance.com › accidental-life-insuranceWhat is Accidental Life Insurance?

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   Jul 16, 2024 · What is accidental life insurance. This is a type of policy that would provide coverage, in case the insured dies due to a covered accident. This group of policies is very affordable and easy to secure. It is often viewed as a piece in the overall protection plan for your family and children.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nuclear_and_radiationNuclear and radiation accidents and incidents - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · It has been defined as the accidental melting of the core of a nuclear reactor, and refers to the core's either complete or partial collapse.