“Accidence” or “Accidents”—Which to use?

“Accidence” or “Accidents”

Overview

accidence / accidents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

accidence: NA

accidents: (noun) an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury. (noun) anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause.

Pronunciation

accidence: NA

accidents: AE·k·s·ah·d·ah·n·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “accidence”

Examples of “accidents”

…object of being produced when accidents happen from the breach of…
Category:Organizations investigating aviation accidents and incidents
Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in England
…occurrences and no hull loss accidents with no fatalities .
Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in the United…
"Accidents Happen" was released on 24…
Category:Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in Papua New
…was in the estuary, and accidents frequently resulted from harsh winds…
The agency investigates aircraft accidents and incidents in Honduras.
Accidents and incidents

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