accidental
gb/ˌæksədˈɛntəl/ us/ˌæksədˈɛntəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7200
véletlen, baleseti, nem szándékos, járulékos, akcidentális, nem lényegi, módosítójel
B2
1
véletlen
A2
Vzorec užití:
an accidental [meeting/discovery/similarity]
Our first meeting was completely accidental; we just sat next to each other on the train.
Az első találkozásunk teljesen véletlen volt; egyszerűen egymás mellé ültünk a vonaton.
Any similarity to real people is purely accidental.
Bármilyen hasonlóság valós személyekkel pusztán a véletlen műve.
Her success was partly planned and partly accidental.
The mixing of the two chemicals was accidental, but it led to an important discovery.
The design change was accidental, but everyone liked it better.
Učební příklady
I had an accidental meeting with my old teacher in the supermarket.
Véletlenül találkoztam a régi tanárommal a szupermarketben.
The two songs have an accidental similarity in the melody.
A két dal dallamában véletlen hasonlóság van.
The company made an accidental discovery while testing a new product.
The photo was an accidental picture, but it looks very nice.
Our conversation was accidental; I did not plan to talk to him.
Častá chyba:
Learners often say *"It was by accidental"* instead of *"It was accidental"* or *"It was by accident"*. Use **accidental** before a noun ("an accidental meeting") or after *be* ("it was accidental"), and use **by accident** as an adverb phrase ("I met him by accident").
Význam
Happening by chance, not intended
Kolokace
purely accidental
|entirely accidental
|almost accidental
|an accidental meeting
|accidental discovery
|accidental similarity
Synonyma
unintentional (Focuses more on lack of purpose or will; often sounds slightly more formal or careful in tone.)
|
chance (Commonly used before nouns (a chance meeting); slightly more neutral and less explicit about lack of planning.)
Antonyma
deliberate (Stresses that something was planned or done on purpose, the opposite of happening by chance.)
Témata
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Happening without a plan; not something that a person wanted to happen.
Happening by chance and not planned or intended by anyone.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
accidental [damage/injury/death/overdose]
The court ruled that the fire was the result of accidental damage to an electrical cable.
A bíróság kimondta, hogy a tüzet egy elektromos kábel véletlen sérülése okozta.
The company is being investigated after the accidental release of toxic chemicals into the river.
Vizsgálat indult a cég ellen, miután mérgező vegyi anyagok véletlenül a folyóba jutottak.
He died from an accidental overdose of prescription medication.
Always lock the safety catch to prevent an accidental discharge of the gun.
The insurance policy covers accidental injury but not deliberate self-harm.
Učební příklady
The glass broke from accidental damage during the move.
A pohár a költözés során bekövetkezett véletlen sérülés miatt tört el.
The child was taken to the hospital after an accidental fall.
A gyereket kórházba vitték, miután véletlenül elesett.
The report says it was an accidental fire, not a crime.
You must pay for any accidental damage to the car.
The police decided the man’s death was accidental, not murder.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"a damage by accident"* instead of *"accidental damage"* or *"damage by accident"*. Use **accidental** before the noun ("accidental damage", "accidental injury") when describing this type of harm, especially in legal or official language.
Význam
Unintentional, especially of harm or damage
Kolokace
accidental damage
|accidental death
|accidental injury
|accidental overdose
|accidental discharge
|accidental poisoning
Synonyma
unintentional (Neutral description that, like this sense of *accidental*, is often used in legal or formal contexts about blame and responsibility.)
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inadvertent (More formal; often implies carelessness rather than simple chance.)
Antonyma
intentional (Directly contrasts with harm or damage that someone meant to cause.)
Témata
safety
|law
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Happening without anyone wanting it to happen, especially when it causes harm or damage.
Used to describe harm, damage, injury, or death that happens by chance and not because someone meant to cause it.
C1
FORMAL
3
Vzorec užití:
an accidental [feature/property/aspect]
In this theory, color is considered an accidental feature of the object, not part of its essence.
Ebben az elméletben a szín a tárgy járulékos tulajdonságának számít, nem a lényegéhez tartozik.
The author argues that social class is not an accidental detail but central to the story.
A szerző szerint a társadalmi osztály nem járulékos részlet, hanem a történet központi eleme.
Some philosophers distinguish between essential and accidental properties of a thing.
The scratches on the surface are accidental, not part of the original design.
Its popularity may be accidental, but its influence is undeniable.
Učební příklady
For this machine, the color is an accidental feature.
Ennél a gépnél a szín járulékos tulajdonság.
Good weather was an accidental part of their success, not the main reason.
A jó idő csak járulékos tényező volt a sikerükben, nem a fő ok.
In the teacher’s view, the name of the city is an accidental fact in the story.
Some details in the movie are accidental and not very important.
The size of the room is important, but the wall color is accidental.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this formal sense with the everyday idea of *"by chance"*. Here, **accidental** often contrasts with **essential** and means *"not a basic part"*, not necessarily something that happened randomly.
Význam
Not essential; incidental in nature
Kolokace
accidental property
|accidental feature
|accidental characteristic
|accidental aspect
|accidental detail
Synonyma
incidental (Very close in meaning; common in formal writing to describe secondary or minor features.)
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nonessential (Directly states that something is not necessary; a bit more informal and transparent than *accidental* in this sense.)
Antonyma
essential (Describes a quality that is a necessary, defining part of something, the opposite of merely accidental or incidental.)
Témata
philosophy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Describing a quality or fact that is connected to something but is not a basic, important part of what it is.
Existing in or happening to something without being a necessary or basic part of its nature; incidental rather than essential.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
módosítójel
C1
Vzorec užití:
an accidental [appears/is written before a note]
The composer uses a sudden accidental to create tension in the melody.
A zeneszerző egy hirtelen megjelenő módosítójelet használ, hogy feszültséget teremtsen a dallamban.
Be careful not to miss the accidental before the third note in bar four.
Vigyázz, nehogy kihagyd a módosítójelet a negyedik ütem harmadik hangja előtt.
That stray accidental is probably a printing error in the score.
The double accidental raises the note by a whole tone.
When the accidental is cancelled, the note returns to the pitch in the key signature.
Učební příklady
There is an accidental before this note, so play it higher.
Ez előtt a hang előtt módosítójel van, ezért magasabban kell játszani.
The student forgot the accidental and played the wrong note.
A diák elfelejtette a módosítójelet, és rossz hangot játszott.
Please circle every accidental you see in this line of music.
That sign is an accidental; it changes the sound of the note.
The teacher explained what an accidental is in the music.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think **accidental** in music means the note is played *by accident*. In music theory, an **accidental** is a normal symbol that changes the pitch of a note and is not a mistake.
Význam
Musical sign that alters pitch
Kolokace
add an accidental
|a stray accidental
|double accidental
|remove the accidental
|use an accidental
Synonyma
sharp/flat/natural sign (More explicit description of the types of accidentals; names the specific symbols rather than the general category.)
Antonyma
key signature (Not a direct logical opposite, but contrasts as the fixed set of sharps or flats for an entire piece, while an accidental is a local exception.)
Témata
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definice
A sign in written music, like a sharp (♯), flat (♭), or natural (♮), that changes how high or low a note should sound.
In written music, a sharp, flat, or natural sign that raises, lowers, or restores the pitch of a note from what the key signature indicates.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
accidental
IPA
GB/ˌæksədˈɛntəl/
US/ˌæksədˈɛntəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ac - ci - dent - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (dent)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: accidental
Noun
- Base: accidental
- Plural: accidentals
Příbuzná slova
Forms
accidentals
noun
Core family
accident
noun A2
accidentally
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
intentional
adjective B2
intentionally
adverb B2
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