ˈæksɪdənt n. 1 an
event that is
without apparent cause, or is
unexpected (their
early arrival was just an accident). 2 an
unfortunate event,
esp.
one causing
physical harm or
damage,
brought about unintentionally. 3
occurrence of things by
chance;
the working of
fortune (accident accounts
for much in life). 4 colloq. an occurrence of
involuntary urination or defecation. 5 an irregularity in
structure. øaccident-prone (of a person)
subject to
frequent accidents. by accident unintentionally. [ME f. OF f. LL accidens f. L accidere (as
AC-, cadere fall)]