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 accidentally accidentally /ˌæksɪˈdɛntli/

adverb

  1. () Without advance planning  ( by chance , circumstantially , accidentally , unexpectedly )
    without advance planning
     They met accidentally
    they met accidentally
  2. Without intention; in an unintentional manner  ( accidentally , unintentionally )
    without intention; in an unintentional manner
     She hit him unintentionally
    she hit him unintentionally
  3. Of a minor or subordinate nature  ( accidentally , incidentally )
    of a minor or subordinate nature
     These magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models
    these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models