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| accidental |
in music, a note that is raised or lowered by one or two semitones due to the presence of an accidental. [1/5 definitions] |
| adventitious |
connected to or arising from something in a nonessential manner; accidental or incidental. [1/2 definitions] |
| casual |
occurring by chance; unplanned; accidental. [1/6 definitions] |
| chance |
occurring unexpectedly or at random; accidental. [1/7 definitions] |
| double indemnity |
a provision in a life or accident insurance policy that twice the face value of the contract will be paid in the event of accidental death. |
| fluke2 |
something that is accidental good luck. |
| fluky |
(informal) resulting from chance; accidental or lucky. [1/2 definitions] |
| happen |
to have the accidental fate, good luck, or misfortune (to be or do something). [1/4 definitions] |
| leak |
an accidental opening or crack through which something, esp. a liquid or gas, can pass out or in. [2/10 definitions] |
| metathesis |
the accidental or intentional interchange of letters, syllables, or sounds within one word or among words. |
| safety |
a locking mechanism, as on a gun, to prevent accidental harm or injury. [1/4 definitions] |
| safety razor |
a razor with a detachable blade inserted between guards on the holder that protect against accidental cuts. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. [1/2 definitions] |
| tear2 |
to damage or make a hole in by accidental ripping. [1/7 definitions] |
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