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What Does Accidental Mean?

Adjective

  • Not really important; something extra.
  • Happening by chance, like a surprise.
  • Something that is not part of the main idea.

Noun

  • Something that happens by chance, not planned.
  • A note in music that is not part of the main set of notes.
  • A part of writing that helps to show how to read it, like punctuation.

Accidental — Full Explanation

Accidental means it wasn't planned. If you trip and fall, you didn't mean to do it, so it was accidental.

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Accidental Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
संयोग (sanyog)

sanyog

गलती (galti)

galti

भूल (bhool)

bhool

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accidental

What does 'accidental' mean?
The word 'accidental' means something that happens by chance or without being planned.
How do you pronounce 'accidental'?
You pronounce 'accidental' like this: ak-si-den-tl.
What is the origin of the word 'accidental'?
The word 'accidental' comes from the Latin word 'accidens', which means 'happening by chance'.
What is the meaning of 'accidental' in Kannada?
The word 'accidental' in Kannada is 'ಅಕಸ್ಮಿಕ' (Akasmika).