accidental

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature
  2. adjective happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

Etymology

From Middle English accidental, from Anglo-Norman accidentel, Middle French accidentel, accidental, and their source, Late Latin accidēntālis; corresponding to accident + -al.

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