accident

/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/noun
Elementary
1

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.

2

casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.

3

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)

4

Any chance event.

5

Chance; random chance.

6

Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential or nonsubstantive.

7

A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, such as gender, number, or case.

8

An instance of incontinence.

9

Urine or feces excreted due to incontinence.

10

An unintended pregnancy.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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