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“Accidence” or “Accidents”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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accidence

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

accidents AE·k·s·ah·d·ah·n·t·s

  • nounan unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury.
  • nounanything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause.
Usage

Examples in context

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“accidence”

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“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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