Accidentally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Accidentally is an adverb meaning In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
Meaning
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
More Meanings
- Unintentionally.
Example Sentences
He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.
He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:accidentally.
As I arrived at the foot of the hill I overtook two ladies, whom I passed. As I did so, I brushed one of them accidently on the arm.
Word Forms
- accidently
Synonyms for accidentally
Depending on context, synonyms include adventitiously, fortuitously, casually, incidentally, unexpectedly, unintentionally.
Antonyms for accidentally
Common opposites include intentionally, deliberately, designedly, purposely, advisedly, advertently.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include incidentally, unintentionally, unexpectedly, circumstantially, incidently, inadvertently.
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