Meaning
Synonyms
chance event
natural resin
fatal accident
something wrong
unexpected occurrence
rare possibility
casus
evil deeds
accidental encounter
great calamity
acc
chance failure
fortuitous event
accidental event
casual event
ear. mishap
operation irregularity
unexpected accident
loss at sea
break-down
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæksɪdənt/
Etymology
In summary
First attested in the late 14th century. From Middle English accident, from Old French accident, from Latin accidēns, present active participle of accidō (“happen”); from ad (“to”) + cadō (“fall”). See cadence, case. In the sense “unintended pregnancy”, first attested in 1932.
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