Simple meaning
What does Accidental mean?
by mistake
Dictionary definition
happening by mistake and not planned
Example sentences
Accidental in a sentence
easy
The teacher gave an accidental example in class.
medium
In our reading passage, the author used accidental language to explain the idea.
hard
During group discussion, we compared which solution was most accidental for the project.
Synonyms
Words like Accidental
unplannedNot intended.
chanceHappening by luck or mistake.
unintentionalDone without meaning to.
Antonyms
Opposite words
intentionalDone on purpose.
Word family
Accidental word family
Base word
accidental
adjective
accidental
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does accidental mean?
ACCIDENTAL means by mistake.
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