Accidentally
/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."
- 2 Unintentionally.
"He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores."
Adverb
- 1 without advance planning wordnet
- 2 without intention; in an unintentional manner wordnet
- 3 of a minor or subordinate nature wordnet
Example
More examples"Willie accidentally let off his father's shotgun and made a hole in the wall."
Etymology
From accidental + -ly.