B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
accident
부사
accidentally
형용사
accidental
관련
accidentality
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: accidental

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
accident
부사
accidentally
형용사
accidental
관련
accidentality

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

accidental vs incidental

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

📝

사용 참고사항

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

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

Usually precedes a noun (attributive use). Can be used after linking verbs like 'to be' or 'seem'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: accidental

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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