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 accident accident /ˈæksɪdənt/

noun

  1. () An unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury  ( accident )
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
     My sister had an accident while riding her bike
    My sister had an accident while riding her bike
  2. () Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause  ( chance event , fortuity , stroke , accident )
    anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
     Winning the lottery was a happy accident
    winning the lottery was a happy accident
     The pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
    the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck
     It was due to an accident or fortuity
    it was due to an accident or fortuity