Accidentiality

/ˌæksɪdɛnʃiˈælɪti/ noun

The quality or state of being accidental or happening by chance rather than by design.

From accidential (Medieval Latin 'accidentialis') plus the suffix -ity (Latin '-itas'). This abstract noun allows philosophers to discuss 'the state of being accidental' as a concept.

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