accident
noun
/-dɛnt/
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/ˈæksədənt/
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/ˈæksədɪnt/
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/ˈæksɪdənt/
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- An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
- (transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
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accident
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