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 accidental accidental /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

adjective

  1. Not of prime or central importance  ( accidental , incidental , nonessential )
    not of prime or central importance
     Nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry
    nonessential to the integral meanings of poetry
     The character's motives remain accidental to the plot
    the character's motives remain accidental to the plot
  2. Happening by chance, unexpectedly or unintentionally  ( accidental , inadvertent )
    happening by chance, unexpectedly or unintentionally
     With an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table
    with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table
     Accidental poisoning
    accidental poisoning
     An accidental shooting
    an accidental shooting

noun

  1. A musical notation that makes a note sharp, flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature  ( accidental )
    a musical notation that makes a note sharp, flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature