Accidental Definition & Meaning
accidental
- adjective
- happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally ; "with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table"; "accidental poisoning"; "an accidental shooting"
- noun
- a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature
"Accidental" in song lyrics
See how accidental is used in real songs:
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"Bad intensions purposely and mistakes can be accidental"
Doggy's Angels f/ Kokane, Kurupt — Keep Your Head Up -
"God givin you life is not meant to be accidental"
Jehovah's Boy — Let the Lord Use You -
"Dropped my pencil made it look accidental"
Mac Dre — FortyTwo Fake
Words that rhyme with accidental
Usage tips for "accidental"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "accidental" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for accidental to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does accidental mean?
- happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally ; "with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table"; "accidental poisoning"; "an accidental shooting" a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature
- What part of speech is accidental?
- Accidental is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does accidental have?
- Accidental has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).