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The spill was accidental, so nobody was blamed.
What does Accidental mean?
By mistake.
Dictionary definition
Happening by mistake and not planned.
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An accidental bump knocked over the blocks.
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The scientist checked whether the change was planned or accidental.
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ak · sih · den · tul · strongest beat: den
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WordAccidental.
Partadjective.
MeaningAccidental means By mistake.
ExampleExample: The spill was accidental, so nobody was blamed.
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- Syllables
- ak · sih · den · tul
- Strongest beat
- den
- Ending
- tul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on den.
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intentionalDone on purpose.
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