English dictionary

accident

/'/&/ks/I/d/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause

noun.event

Examples
Winning the lottery was a happy accident.

It was due to an accident or fortuity.

Synonyms chance event fortuity stroke

Source: WordNet 3.0
Literally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; contingency; often, an undesigned and unforeseen occurrence of an afflictive or unfortunate character; a casualty; a mishap; as, to die by an <i>accident</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913