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accidentally

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/
Meanings
  • Adverb

    Occurring or done by mistake; unintentional.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/



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Antonyms

advisedly , by choice , by design , deliberately , designedly , intentionally , on purpose , purposely
Synonyms

casually , fortuitously
Rhymes
Words rhyming with accidentally
happily , merrily , jolly , spontaneously
Homonyms
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  1. Accidentally (en) : Occurring by chance or unexpectedly

  2. Accidentally (en) : Caused by an accident

Homophones
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  1. accidentally (en) : Occurring by chance or unexpectedly

  2. accidentally (en) : Caused by an accident

Variants
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accidentally , accidentally on purpose
Forms
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accidentally (adverb)

Etymology
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From Middle English accidentel, from Old French accidens, from Latin accidentalis, from ad- 'to' + cadere 'to fall'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'accidentally' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The longest word in the English language that can be typed using only the left hand is 'stewardesses'; however, 'accidentally' is one of the few English words that can be typed using only the right hand.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mistake: An error or wrong action.

  2. Unintended Consequence: An effect that is not intended or planned.

Culture
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In literature, 'accidentally' has been used to add suspense and unexpected twists in stories. In art, it can represent the beauty and intrigue of the unexpected.

How to Memorize "accidentally"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person tripping and dropping something unexpectedly.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a surprised face.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym ACCIDENTS: Always Check Carefully Before I Do This Next Step.

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