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accidental

/ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/
ac · ci · den · tal ˌæk · sɪ · ˈdɛn · tl
English Definition
adj. happening by chance, not planned
中文释义
偶然的，意外的
Significado en Español
accidental, fortuito
한국어 뜻
우연한, 뜻밖의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
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Example Sentence

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

这场火是由一次意外的火花引起的。

Synonyms
unintentional chance unplanned
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “accidental”:

  1. A intentional
  2. B deliberate
  3. C planned
  4. D unintentional
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D — unintentional. “accidental” means adj. happening by chance, not planned

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The spill was completely ______; she did not mean to knock the cup over.

  1. A deliberate
  2. B planned
  3. C intentional
  4. D accidental
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D — accidental. “accidental” means adj. happening by chance, not planned

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Common questions about “accidental”

What does “accidental” mean?

accidental — adj. happening by chance, not planned. In Chinese: 偶然的，意外的.

How do you pronounce “accidental”?

accidental is pronounced /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ac · ci · den · tal.

How do you use “accidental” in a sentence?

The fire was caused by an accidental spark. (这场火是由一次意外的火花引起的。)

What are synonyms for “accidental”?

unintentional, chance, unplanned — all close in meaning to accidental (adj. happening by chance, not planned).

Is “accidental” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. accidental appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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