accident

noun

ac·ci·dent ˈak-sə-dənt How to pronounce accident (audio)

-ˌdent

ˈaks-dənt

: an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance

Their meeting was an accident.

: lack of intention or necessity : chance

They met by accident rather than by design.

: an unfortunate event resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance

was involved in a traffic accident

medical : an unexpected and medically important bodily event especially when injurious

a cerebrovascular accident

law : an unexpected happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or misconduct on the part of the person injured but for which legal relief may be sought

US, informal

—used euphemistically to refer to an uncontrolled or involuntary act or instance of urination or defecation (as by a baby or a pet)

The puppy had an accident on the rug.

: a nonessential property or quality of an entity or circumstance

the accident of nationality

Example Sentences

He was injured in an accident at work. The accident happened when her car slid on a patch of ice. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident. Their meeting was an accident.

Recent Examples on the Web Wise, a truck driver and stunt driver, burned to death in a car accident at Myrtle Beach Speedway in South Carolina in 1999.

Jozsef Papp, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 This was for Caleb VanHooser and Christian Eubanks, the two Indiana State football players who died in a car accident on Aug. 22 before ever playing a college game.

Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2022 Jermani Thompson was servicing a Frontier Airlines flight around 10 p.m. when the accident happened, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said.

Phil Helsel, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 According to the Alabama State Troopers crash report, the accident happened at 4:56 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The accident happened at the intersection of 55th Street and South La Grange Road at around 6:41 p.m. Sunday, said Countryside police Chief Joseph Ford Jr. in an email.

Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The accident happened before 2 a.m. in the small town of Riley, about 10 miles from the university's campus.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 According to the officials, the accident happened near the town of Jalalpur Peerwala in Punjab province.

BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Police said the accident happened about 7:19 p.m. in the 5700 block of West Fond du Lac Avenue.

Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "happening, nonessential property, diseased condition, disturbance (of the mind)," borrowed from Anglo-French, "irregularity, incident, symptom," borrowed from Latin accident-, accidens "chance event, contingent attribute" (translating Greek symbebēkós), from present participle of accidere "to fall down, impinge on, be heard, happen," from ad- ad- + cadere "to fall" — more at chance entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Medical Definition

accident

noun

ac·ci·dent ˈak-səd-ənt How to pronounce accident (audio)

-sə-ˌdent; ˈaks-dənt How to pronounce accident (audio)

: an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of causes

: an unexpected bodily event of medical importance especially when injurious

a cerebrovascular accident

: an unexpected happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or misconduct on the part of the person injured but for which legal relief may be sought

Legal Definition

accident

noun

ac·ci·dent

: an unexpected usually sudden event that occurs without intent or volition although sometimes through carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of causes and that produces an unfortunate result (as an injury) for which the affected party may be entitled to relief under the law or to compensation under an insurance policy see also unavoidable accident

Note: The term accident has been held to include intentional acts (such as an assault and battery) under workers' compensation laws.

单词	accidents
释义	accident noun ac·ci·dent ˈak-sə-dənt -ˌdent ˈaks-dənt 1 a : an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance Their meeting was an accident. b : lack of intention or necessity : chance They met by accident rather than by design. 2 a : an unfortunate event resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance was involved in a traffic accident b medical : an unexpected and medically important bodily event especially when injurious a cerebrovascular accident c law : an unexpected happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or misconduct on the part of the person injured but for which legal relief may be sought d US, informal —used euphemistically to refer to an uncontrolled or involuntary act or instance of urination or defecation (as by a baby or a pet) The puppy had an accident on the rug. 3 : a nonessential property or quality of an entity or circumstance the accident of nationality Synonyms casualty mischance mishap See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was injured in an accident at work. The accident happened when her car slid on a patch of ice. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the accident. Their meeting was an accident. Recent Examples on the Web Wise, a truck driver and stunt driver, burned to death in a car accident at Myrtle Beach Speedway in South Carolina in 1999. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 This was for Caleb VanHooser and Christian Eubanks, the two Indiana State football players who died in a car accident on Aug. 22 before ever playing a college game. Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2022 Jermani Thompson was servicing a Frontier Airlines flight around 10 p.m. when the accident happened, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 According to the Alabama State Troopers crash report, the accident happened at 4:56 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The accident happened at the intersection of 55th Street and South La Grange Road at around 6:41 p.m. Sunday, said Countryside police Chief Joseph Ford Jr. in an email. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The accident happened before 2 a.m. in the small town of Riley, about 10 miles from the university's campus. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 According to the officials, the accident happened near the town of Jalalpur Peerwala in Punjab province. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Police said the accident happened about 7:19 p.m. in the 5700 block of West Fond du Lac Avenue. Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, "happening, nonessential property, diseased condition, disturbance (of the mind)," borrowed from Anglo-French, "irregularity, incident, symptom," borrowed from Latin accident-, accidens "chance event, contingent attribute" (translating Greek symbebēkós), from present participle of accidere "to fall down, impinge on, be heard, happen," from ad- ad- + cadere "to fall" — more at chance entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing accident accident of birth accident insurance accident-prone by accident no accident cerebrovascular accident accident of nature industrial accident accident of birth accident insurance accident-prone by accident no accident cerebrovascular accident accident of nature industrial accident See More Kids Definition accident noun ac·ci·dent ˈak-sə-dənt -sə-ˌdent 1 : something that happens by chance or from unknown causes and that often causes injury or damage : mishap an automobile accident 2 : chance entry 1 sense 1 We met by accident. Medical Definition accident noun ac·ci·dent ˈak-səd-ənt -sə-ˌdent; ˈaks-dənt 1 : an unfortunate event resulting from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of causes 2 : an unexpected bodily event of medical importance especially when injurious a cerebrovascular accident 3 : an unexpected happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or misconduct on the part of the person injured but for which legal relief may be sought Legal Definition accident noun ac·ci·dent : an unexpected usually sudden event that occurs without intent or volition although sometimes through carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of causes and that produces an unfortunate result (as an injury) for which the affected party may be entitled to relief under the law or to compensation under an insurance policy see also unavoidable accident Note: The term accident has been held to include intentional acts (such as an assault and battery) under workers' compensation laws. accidents noun plural of accident 1 as in casualties a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance casualties disasters mishaps catastrophes tragedies misfortunes mischances collisions calamities wrecks crashes misadventures croppers cataclysms smashups knocks deathblows bummers crack-ups Antonyms & Near Antonyms miracles windfalls strikes flukes breaks boons fortunes luck serendipities godsends See More 2 as in chances the uncertain course of events you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country Synonyms & Similar Words chances circumstances hazards luck casualties haps risks uncertainties dangers happenstances perils fates flukes fortunes destinies fortuities haphazardries happenchances dooms lots Antonyms & Near Antonyms purposes intentions plans schemes designs intents outlines See More
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