accidentally meaning and definition

ACCIDENTALLY adverb

Definition of accidentally (adverb)

1. without advance planning
   • "they met accidentally"
   • synonyms: by chance, circumstantially, unexpectedly
   • antonym: advisedly
2. of a minor or subordinate nature
   • "these magnificent achievements were only incidentally influenced by Oriental models"
   • synonyms: incidentally
3. without intention; in an unintentional manner
   • "she hit him unintentionally"
   • synonyms: unintentionally
   • antonym: advisedly