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Definition of accident - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mishapunexpected event causing injury or damage
- The car accident blocked the highway for hours.
2.
transportationcollision or crash involving vehicles
- There was a major accident on the freeway this morning.
3.
chance eventunintended event happening by chance
- Winning the lottery was a happy accident.
4.
philosophyTECH. nonessential attribute or characteristicTECH.
- Color is an accident of the object.
Expressions with accident
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happening without intention or planning
I deleted the file by accident.
situation that happened because of a plan or reason
Her success was no accident.
mistake that results in something good
The recipe error turned into a happy accident when everyone loved the new dish.
happening either by chance or intentionally
The discovery was made by accident or design.
happened intentionally, not by chance
It's no accident that they won the game.
situation likely to cause an accident soon
The loose railing is an accident waiting to happen.
happening unintentionally or intentionally
The discovery was made by accident or by design.
happening by chance, not planned
The discovery was more by accident than design.
quality or situation decided by birth, not by choice
Wealth is often an accident of birth.
unexpected event causing harm or damage
There's been an accident on the highway.
experience an unintended event causing damage or injury
She had an accident on the icy road last winter.
event that happens only by chance, not planned or caused
Meeting her at the store was a pure accident.
unexpected collision involving vehicles on a road
There was a road accident on the highway this morning.
unplanned harmful event happening while someone is doing their job duties
The company reviewed safety rules after a serious work accident at the factory.
number of people killed or hurt in an accident
The accident toll rose to ten after the crash.
found unexpectedly or unintentionally
The ancient ruins were discovered by accident during the construction project.
accident causing death
The investigation focused on the fatal accident on the highway.
unexpected event causing harm under unusual circumstances
It was a freak accident that no one could have predicted.
unexpected event causing harm in an industrial setting
The industrial accident led to new safety measures.
something happened intentionally not by chance
It is no accident that they arrived together.
safely without any mishap or injury
The train completed the journey without accident.
official document describing details and circumstances of a specific accident
The driver filled out an accident report for the insurance company.
likely to have more accidents than others
She is accident-prone and often trips over nothing.
unexpected event at work that causes injury damage or health problems
The factory reviewed its procedures after a serious workplace accident.
Origin of accident
Latin, accidere (to happen)
Terms with accident included in their meaning
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physical harm
having physical damage from an accident or fight
accident
cause someone to fall by blocking their foot
harm
person harmed or killed due to crime, accident, or other event
travel
accident involving vehicles or ships
transportation
accident involving one or more cars
unexpected discovery
find something by accident
detach
become detached or drop by accident
vehicle accident
be hit and passed over by a vehicle or object
listening
hear something by chance or accident
accident
hit something accidentally
general accident
situation where oil is accidentally released
accident
lose control and leave the road accidentally
vehicle accident
drive over causing injury or death
education
course or program teaching careful vehicle operation and accident prevention
accident prevention
device or design to prevent accidents or injuries
accident
accidentally pour liquid out of a container
accident
accidentally pour wine out of its container
accident
yogurt that has been accidentally dropped or poured
liquid accident
the act of causing liquid or particles to fall or spread
accident
accidentally strike one's toe against a hard object
accident
hit one's toe against something hard
road safety
person managing road flow and assisting in accident situations
accident
having stumbled or fallen
accident
unwanted escape of oil from a machine pipe tank or container
Examples of accident in a sentence
She had an accident while skiing last winter. The accident caused a traffic jam for hours. Witnesses described the accident as a terrifying scene. The discovery of penicillin was a fortunate accident. Missing the bus turned into a lucky accident. The philosopher discussed the concept of accident in detail.
In metaphysics, accident is often debated.
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- French:accident, accrochage, ...
- German:Unfall, Verkehrsunfall, ...
- Italian:incidente, sinistro stradale, ...
- Spanish:accidente, choque, ...
- Portuguese:acidente, acaso, ...
- Chinese:事故, 交通事故, ...
- Japanese:事故, 衝突, ...
- Arabic:حَادِث, تَصادُم, ...
- Hebrew:תְּאוּנָה, תְּאוּנָה, ...
- Russian:авария, столкновение, ...
- Ukrainian:дорожньо-транспортна пригода, зіткнення, ...
- Hindi:दुर्घटना, टक्कर, ...
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