accidently

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Definitions of accidently word

adjective accidently happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected: an accidental meeting. 1
adjective accidently nonessential; incidental; subsidiary: accidental benefits. 1
adjective accidently Music. relating to or indicating sharps, flats, or naturals. 1
noun accidently a nonessential or subsidiary circumstance, characteristic, or feature. 1
noun accidently Music. a sign placed before a note indicating a chromatic alteration of its pitch. 1
noun accidently By accident, unexpectedly, by chance; fortuitously, unintentionally. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word accidentālis. See accident, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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