accident

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈæk.sə.dənt/
Noun
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

Example Sentences
  • to die by an accident
2 Definition

Especially, a collision or similar unintended event that causes damage or death.

Example Sentences
  • My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.
3 Definition

Any chance event.

4 Definition

Chance.

5 Definition

Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential.

Example Sentences
  • Beauty is an accident.
6 Definition

An instance of incontinence.

7 Definition

An unintended pregnancy.

8 Definition

A quality or attribute in distinction from the substance, as sweetness, softness.

9 Definition

(grammar) A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, such as gender, number, or case.

10 Definition

An irregular surface feature with no apparent cause.

11 Definition

A sudden discontinuity of ground such as fault of great thickness, bed or lentil of unstable ground.

12 Definition

A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.

13 Definition

Casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.

14 Definition

Appearance, manifestation.