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Definitions for accidentally
ac·ci·den·tal·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word accidentally.
Princeton's WordNet
by chance, accidentally, circumstantially, unexpectedlyadverb
without advance planning
"they met accidentally"
incidentally, accidentallyadverb
of a minor or subordinate nature
"these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models"
unintentionally, accidentallyadverb
without intention; in an unintentional manner
"she hit him unintentionally"
Wiktionary
accidentallyadverb
In an accidental manner; unexpectedly; by chance; casually; fortuitously.
He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.
accidentallyadverb
Unintentionally.
He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Accidentallyadverb
Etymology: from accidental.
Other needful points of public matters, no less concerning the good of the commonwealth, though but accidentally depending upon the former. Edmund Spenser, State of Ireland.
I conclude choler accidentally better, and acrimonious, but not in itself. Gideon Harvey, on Consumptions.
Although virtuous men do sometimes accidentally make their way to preferment, yet the world is so corrupted, that no man can reasonably hope to be rewarded in it, merely upon account of his virtue. Jonathan Swift, Miscellanies.
Wikipedia
accidentally
An accident is an unintended, normally unwanted event that was not directly caused by humans. The term accident implies that nobody should be blamed, but the event may have been caused by unrecognized or unaddressed risks. Most researchers who study unintentional injury avoid using the term accident and focus on factors that increase risk of severe injury and that reduce injury incidence and severity. For example, when a tree falls down during a wind storm, its fall may not have been caused by humans, but the tree's type, size, health, location, or improper maintenance may have contributed to the result. Most car wrecks are not true accidents; however English speakers started using that word in the mid-20th century as a result of media manipulation by the US automobile industry.
ChatGPT
accidentally
Accidentally is an adverb that refers to an action or event occurring unintentionally or unexpectedly, without deliberate intent or cause. It typically describes actions that are carried out without forethought, planning, or conscious decision, often leading to unplanned results or consequences. It can also allude to instances that happen by chance or luck.
accidentally
Accidentally refers to an unexpected event, occurrence, or action that happens unintentionally or by chance, without planning or deliberate intent. It often implies that the outcome was unforeseen or unfortunate.
accidentally
"Accidentally" refers to an unexpected or unintended event or action that occurs without deliberate purpose, cause, or intention. It often implies a mistake, slip, or a mishap outside of one's control.
Webster Dictionary
Accidentallyadverb
in an accidental manner; unexpectedly; by chance; unintentionally; casually; fortuitously; not essentially
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of accidentally in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of accidentally in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of accidentally in a Sentence
This was not the intent of the faculty member, who was horrified that his had accidentally occurred.
Yo Rob. Sorry I can't make our workout today, I accidentally woke up in Berlin.
She's terrified of contracting Covid and accidentally killing her sister, i understand that it's so important to go( to school) in person. But this banning of( mask) mandates -- why ? It is just to win political points. It makes no sense.
This burden we're putting in the health care system is entirely preventable, these are children who do not need a hospital if not but for the fact that they were accidentally poisoned by medications that were not designed to be taken by them.
We really should not be testing with children, i could've accidentally somehow had some stroke or whatever and suddenly my foot goes on the accelerator or a heart attack or who know what could happen. There's always that chance.
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- بطريق الخطأArabic
- accidentalmentCatalan, Valencian
- versehentlichGerman
- akcidenteEsperanto
- accidentalmenteSpanish
- به طور تصادفیPersian
- sattumalta, epähuomiossa, vahingossaFinnish
- accidentellementFrench
- לא בכוונה, במקרהHebrew
- accidentalmenteInterlingua
- [[tanpa]] [[sadar, [[secara]] [[tak]] [[sengaja]], [[secara]] [[kebetulan]]Indonesian
- casualmente, accidentalmenteItalian
- בטעותHebrew
- 無意識的, 誤って, 偶然Japanese
- 우연히도Korean
- toevalligDutch
- przypadkowoPolish
- acidentalmentePortuguese
- ненамеренно, случайноRussian
- oavsiktligenSwedish
- పొరపాటునTelugu
- ngẫu nhiênVietnamese
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