accidental
Pronunciation: [ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.təl]
Word
Context: “event”
(adjective) something that happens by chance and was not planned. If you drop your ice cream cone, it was an accidental spill because you didn't mean to do it.
Example
The accidental discovery of the ancient ruins surprised the archaeologists.
Example
It was not an accidental fall; he had pushed her on purpose.
Example
Was the broken vase an accidental event or intentional?
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