B2 adjective ニュートラル

accidental

/ˌæksɪˈdentl/

Describes something that happens by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly rather than by design. It is used to qualify events or actions that were not planned or intended by the person involved.

例文

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1

I made an accidental deletion of my favorite photos while trying to clear space.

I unintentionally deleted my favorite photos while trying to clear space.

2

The release of the sensitive data was deemed accidental by the investigating committee.

The committee concluded that the sensitive data was released without intent.

3

Sorry I bumped into you, it was totally accidental!

I apologize for bumping into you; I did not mean to do it.

語族

名詞
accident
副詞
accidentally
形容詞
accidental
関連
accidentality
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'accident'. If you have an accident, you didn't do it on purpose; therefore, the action was 'accidental'.

クイックテスト

The scientist made an _______ discovery while looking for a way to improve battery life.

正解!

正解は: accidental

例文

1

I made an accidental deletion of my favorite photos while trying to clear space.

everyday

I unintentionally deleted my favorite photos while trying to clear space.

2

The release of the sensitive data was deemed accidental by the investigating committee.

formal

The committee concluded that the sensitive data was released without intent.

3

Sorry I bumped into you, it was totally accidental!

informal

I apologize for bumping into you; I did not mean to do it.

4

The accidental discovery of penicillin changed the course of modern medical history.

academic

The chance discovery of penicillin significantly altered medical history.

5

The company incurred accidental costs due to a minor logistical error in the supply chain.

business

The business faced unexpected costs because of a small mistake in logistics.

語族

名詞
accident
副詞
accidentally
形容詞
accidental
関連
accidentality

よく使う組み合わせ

accidental death a death caused by an unexpected event
accidental damage damage caused by chance or mistake
accidental discovery finding something without looking for it
accidental discharge the unintentional release of a substance or weapon
accidental meeting running into someone without planning to

よく使うフレーズ

purely accidental

completely by chance without any intent

accidental hero

someone who becomes a hero by being in a specific situation by chance

accidental death and dismemberment

a specific type of insurance policy coverage

よく混同される語

accidental vs incidental

Accidental means happening by chance/without intent, whereas incidental means happening as a minor or secondary consequence of something else.

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使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used to describe events that lack intent. In writing, it is considered more formal than the phrase 'by mistake'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'accident' as an adjective, saying 'it was an accident discovery' instead of the correct 'accidental discovery'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'accident'. If you have an accident, you didn't do it on purpose; therefore, the action was 'accidental'.

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語源

From the Late Latin 'accidentalem', derived from 'accidere', meaning 'to happen' or 'to fall upon'.

文法パターン

Usually precedes a noun (attributive use). Can be used after linking verbs like 'to be' or 'seem'.
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文化的な背景

In many Western legal and insurance systems, 'accidental' is a specific classification used to determine liability or payouts.

クイックテスト

The scientist made an _______ discovery while looking for a way to improve battery life.

正解!

正解は: accidental

関連単語

contraposable

C1

To subject a logical proposition to contraposition, which involves negating both the subject and the predicate and reversing their order. This operation is used in formal logic to derive a statement that is logically equivalent to the original conditional statement.

inplictude

C1

The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.

intravincive

C1

Describing the internal forces, bonds, or links within a structure or group that promote cohesion and stability. It refers to the quality of being self-binding or inwardly connected, often preventing a system from breaking apart.

disturbward

C1

Describing a direction, tendency, or progression toward a state of disturbance, agitation, or disorder. It characterizes something that is increasingly becoming unsettled or disruptive rather than maintaining stability.

abdocion

C1

Describing a movement, force, or logical process that leads away from a central axis or established standard. It is primarily used in specialized technical contexts to describe muscles pulling a limb away from the body or ideas that diverge from a main thesis.

postturbism

C1

Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.

undercidcide

C1

Refers to a state where a decision or ruling has been formulated at a subordinate or preliminary level but remains subject to higher-level review or finalization. It characterizes a provisional stage in legal or administrative processes where a result is pending official confirmation.

commedicy

C1

Describing something that possesses the structural or thematic essence of a traditional comedy, often characterized by a lighthearted tone and a resolution of conflict. It is used primarily in literary or theatrical analysis to denote the inherent 'spirit' of a humorous work.

foresedty

C1

To preemptively arrange, settle, or establish a situation in order to prevent future complications. It involves taking decisive action based on a prediction to ensure a stable and resolved state before a specific event occurs.

macrophotoity

C1

To capture or document subjects at extreme magnification, typically using specialized photographic equipment to reveal details invisible to the naked eye. This verb describes the action of producing high-resolution, close-up imagery for scientific, forensic, or artistic purposes.

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