transcription, транскрипция: [ æksɪdent(ə)l ]
An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death...
His hand brushed against hers; it could have been either accidental or deliberate.
≠ deliberate
ADJ
• ac‧ci‧den‧tal‧ly
A policeman accidentally killed his two best friends with a single bullet...
A special locking system means the door cannot be opened accidentally.
≠ deliberately
ADV : ADV with v