Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acidental
Adjective
/ˌæsɪˈdɛntəl/
Definition
Happening by chance or unexpectedly; not planned or deliberate.
Examples
- His fall was accidental, caused by a misplaced toy.
- The accidental discovery of penicillin changed medicine forever.
Meaning
Referring to something that occurs without intention or is a result of an unforeseen circumstance.
Synonyms
- unintentional
- inadvertent
- fortuitous
- unexpected