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accidental

/ækˈsɪdəntəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does accidental mean?

adjective

Happening or done without intention or planning; unintentional. Resulting from or caused by chance.

Example

"The accidental discovery of the new species was a major breakthrough in the field of biology."

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