accident
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Also seen as: accidents
Sense 1
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
Sự kiện bất ngờ với hậu quả tiêu cực xảy ra mà không có ý định của người遭 chịu hậu quả
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans. — casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
Sự kiện bất ngờ có hậu quả tiêu cực xảy ra ngoài ý muốn của người bị ảnh hưởng
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Designating any form of transportation involved in an accident.
Liên quan đến phương tiện tham gia vào tai nạn
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accident” mean?
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
Is “accident” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.