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accident Definition


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accident
noun
    1. An unexpected event which causes damage or harm.
      Thesaurus: calamity, mishap, misfortune, disaster, casualty, collision, crash, blow.
    2. Something which happens without planning or intention; chance.
      Example: managed it by accident.
      Example: managed it by accident
      Thesaurus: fluke, chance, fortuity, happenstance (US), twist of fate.
Etymology: 14c: from Latin accidere to happen.



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