Accidents

/ˈæksɪdənts/ noun

Definition

Unplanned and unforeseen events that typically result in damage, injury, or harm. Events that happen by chance rather than design.

Etymology

From Latin 'accidens' meaning 'falling upon, happening', from 'accidere' (to fall toward). In medieval philosophy, an 'accident' was a property that could change without affecting the essence of something.

Kelly Says

The philosophical meaning of 'accident' as non-essential properties gave us phrases like 'accidents of birth' - circumstances like where you're born that don't define your essential nature. Statistically, you're more likely to have an accident on a Tuesday than any other day of the week.

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