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/akθiˈðente/ ES
/aksiˈðente/ MX
Translation
accident
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Word origin
From Latin accidens, the present participle of accidere ('to happen, befall'), from ad ('to') plus cadere ('to fall'). English 'accident' comes from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accidens
- English cognates
- accident, cadence
Grammar
Examples
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There was a serious accident on the road this morning.
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Fortunately nobody was injured in the traffic accident.
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The accident changed him completely forever.
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He had a small accident with the bike yesterday.
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We met by accident at the library.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 3: accidente, crear, dulce and 7 more words.