B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
accident
Advérbio
accidentally
Adjetivo
accidental
Relacionado
accidentality
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: accidental

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
accident
Advérbio
accidentally
Adjetivo
accidental
Relacionado
accidentality

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: accidental

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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