accident – ae k s ih d ax n t
An unfortunate unexpected incident resulting in damage.
He had an accident in the factory.
Definition noun
an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap
Law. such a happening resulting in injury that is in no way the fault of the injured person for which compensation or indemnity is legally sought.
any event that happens unexpectedly, without a deliberate plan or cause.
chance; fortune; luck
a fortuitous circumstance, quality, or characteristic
Philosophy. any entity or event contingent upon the existence of something else.
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Synonyms for accident
Dictionary Entries near accident
access road, access time, accessway, acciaccatura, accidence, accident, accidental, accidental death benefit, accidental hypothermia, accidentalism, accidentally on purpose
First known usage
1350–1400; Middle English <Latin accident- (stem of accidēns happening, present participle of accidere to befall), equivalent to ac-ac- + -cid-, combining form of cad- fall + -ent
