Accidental Definition

accidental
adjective
  1. happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally ; "with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table"; "accidental poisoning"; "an accidental shooting"
noun
  1. 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:

  • "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

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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