pronunciation: IPA: /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ ˈæksɪdənt , SAMPA: /"{k.s@.d@nt/      

Translations into Romansh:

  • accident 

Other meanings:

 
Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential.
 
(transport) An unintended event such as a collision that causes damage or death.
 
(suddenly occurring) accident
 
(uncountable, philosophy, uncommon) Appearance, manifestation.
 
transport: unintended collision
 
(philosophy, logic) A quality or attribute in distinction from the substance, as sweetness , softness .
 
(by) chance
 
An unexpected occurrence, failure or loss with the potential for harming human life, property or the environment. (Source: TOE / HMD)
 
(euphemism) An instance of incontinence.
 
(grammar) A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, as gender, number, case.
 
military: unplanned event resulting in injury
 
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.
 
(military) An unplanned event that results in injury (including death) or occupational illness to person(s) and/or damage to property, exclusive of injury and/or damage caused by action of an enemy or hostile force.
 
(heraldry) A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms
 
Any chance event.
 
(geology) An irregular surface feature with no apparent cause.
 
accidental property
 
(uncountable) Chance.
 
(law) casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
 
mishap, casualty
 
(euphemism) An unintended pregnancy.

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