Aksident vs. Accident — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 25, 2024
"Aksident" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Accident," which refers to an unplanned event causing harm or damage.
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Which is correct: Aksident or Accident
How to spell Accident?
Aksident
Incorrect Spelling
Accident
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Think of the "cc" in "accelerate" to remember the double 'c' in "accident."
Visualize a car crash at an "intersection" to remember the correct "inter" pattern.
Remember "acc" as in "accept" to start the word.
Recall other words with "acc," like "accompany" or "account," to reinforce the spelling.
Link the term "accident" to "incidental," both containing the "ccid" pattern.
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How Do You Spell Accident Correctly?
Incorrect: There was an aksident on the highway last night.
Correct: There was an accident on the highway last night.
Incorrect: She witnessed an aksident at the intersection.
Correct: She witnessed an accident at the intersection.
Incorrect: He was involved in a minor aksident yesterday.
Correct: He was involved in a minor accident yesterday.
Incorrect: The police reported several aksidents due to the icy roads.
Correct: The police reported several accidents due to the icy roads.
Incorrect: The aksident caused a huge traffic jam.
Correct: The accident caused a huge traffic jam.
Accident Definitions
An unexpected event causing damage or injury.
She had a minor car accident on her way to work.
An event that happens by chance or without apparent cause.
Meeting him at the store was a pleasant accident.
An unplanned mishap or mistake.
The spill was purely an accident.
An event that is without apparent or deliberate cause.
The power outage was an accident caused by a fallen tree.
An accident is an unintended, normally unwanted event that was not directly caused by humans. The term accident implies that nobody should be blamed, but the event may have been caused by unrecognized or unaddressed risks.
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury
If you are unable to work owing to accident or sickness
He had an accident at the factory
An event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause
The pregnancy was an accident
It is no accident that Manchester has produced more than its fair share of professional comics
(in Aristotelian thought) a property of a thing which is not essential to its nature.
An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm
An accident on the assembly line.
Car accidents on icy roads.
An unforeseen event that is not the result of intention or has no apparent cause
A series of happy accidents led to his promotion.
An instance of involuntary urination or defecation.
Lack of intention; chance
Ran into an old friend by accident.
(Philosophy) An attribute of a substance that is not essential to its nature.
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.
To die by an accident such as an act of God
Act of God
(legal) casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity.
There was a huge accident on I5 involving 15 automobiles.
My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.
Any chance event.
(uncountable) Chance; random chance.
Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential or nonsubstantive.
Beauty is an accident.
Lexical gaps are called accidental because their existence is by accident; it is not essential.
(grammar) A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, such as gender, number, or case.
(euphemistic) An instance of incontinence.
Urine or feces excreted due to incontinence.
(euphemistic) An unintended pregnancy.
A person born from an unintended pregnancy.
Taylor was our sweet little accident, and we're so glad!
Well I may be annoying but at least I'm not an accident like you are
(geology) An irregular surface feature with no apparent cause.
(geology) A sudden discontinuity of ground such as fault of great thickness, bed or lentil of unstable ground.{{cite book|
(heraldry) A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.
(transportation) Designating any form of transportation involved in an accident.
The NTSB report revealed that the accident airplane was a Cessna 172.
Literally, a befalling; an event that takes place without one's foresight or expectation; an undesigned, sudden, and unexpected event; chance; contingency; often, an undesigned and unforeseen occurrence of an afflictive or unfortunate character; a casualty; a mishap; as, to die by an accident.
Of moving accidents by flood and field.
Thou cam'st not to thy place by accident:It is the very place God meant for thee.
A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, as gender, number, case.
A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.
A property or quality of a thing which is not essential to it, as whiteness in paper; an attribute.
Any accidental property, fact, or relation; an accidental or nonessential; as, beauty is an accident.
This accident, as I call it, of Athens being situated some miles from the sea.
Unusual appearance or effect.
A mishap; especially one causing injury or death
Anything that happens by chance without an apparent cause
A feature or quality of something that is not essential to its nature.
The color of the shell is an accident of the breed of the chicken.
Accident Meaning in a Sentence
The accident investigation closed the road for several hours.
The accident on Main Street involved two cars and a bicycle.
The report stated that the accident was due to speeding.
Everyone was relieved that there were no serious injuries in the accident.
The school bus was in an accident, but fortunately, all the children were safe.
After the accident, the driver was checked for injuries.
Texting while driving increases the risk of an accident.
After the accident, they had to buy a new car.
He broke his arm in a skiing accident last winter.
They were late because of an accident on the bridge.
Witnesses to the accident were asked to give statements to the police.
The accident caused a lot of damage to the fence.
The accident scene was marked with caution tape.
He learned a lot about car repair after fixing his vehicle post-accident.
The accident report needs to be filed within 24 hours.
The safety drill prepared us for what to do in case of an accident.
She always drives carefully to avoid an accident.
The fireworks accident startled the entire neighborhood.
There was a minor accident, but the drivers settled it without calling the police.
The accident on the ice made her nervous about winter driving.
Accident Idioms & Phrases
An accident waiting to happen
A situation that is likely to lead to an accident due to being unsafe.
The overloaded electrical outlet was an accident waiting to happen.
Happy accident
A fortunate mistake or unplanned event that results in a positive outcome.
Discovering this quaint cafe was a happy accident.
By accident
Something happening by chance or without intention.
I found her lost ring by accident while gardening.
No accident
When something is the result of deliberate planning or intention, not by chance.
His success is no accident; he has worked very hard for it.
Accident-prone
A tendency to be involved in more accidents than usual, often due to carelessness.
Being accident-prone, he always has a story about his latest mishap.
It's no accident that
Used to emphasize that a particular outcome was expected and not due to chance.
It's no accident that the team performs well; their coach is excellent.
Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of Accident?
/ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/
Which vowel is used before Accident?
The vowel used before "accident" can vary depending on the context.
What is the verb form of Accident?
There isn't a direct verb form. However, related verbs include "accidentalize" or "happen."
What is the singular form of Accident?
Accident.
What is the root word of Accident?
The root word is the Latin "accidens."
What is the plural form of Accident?
Accidents.
Why is it called Accident?
The term originates from the Latin word "accidens," meaning "an event or happening," emphasizing its unexpected nature.
Which preposition is used with Accident?
"By" (e.g., by accident).
Which conjunction is used with Accident?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
Which article is used with Accident?
Both "an" and "the" can be used, e.g., "an accident" or "the accident."
Is Accident a noun or adjective?
Noun.
Is Accident a vowel or consonant?
"Accident" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Is Accident an adverb?
No.
Is Accident a negative or positive word?
Generally negative due to the harmful implications, but can be neutral in some contexts.
How many syllables are in Accident?
Three syllables.
What is a stressed syllable in Accident?
The first syllable, "ac."
What part of speech is Accident?
Noun.
Is Accident a collective noun?
No.
Is the Accident term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
Is the word Accident imperative?
No.
What is another term for Accident?
Mishap.
Which determiner is used with Accident?
"This," "that," "each," etc. can be used with "accident."
Is the word Accident a gerund?
No.
What is the opposite of Accident?
Deliberation or intention.
What is the first form of Accident?
The term "accident" doesn't conjugate as it's a noun.
What is the second form of Accident?
N/A.
What is the third form of Accident?
N/A.
Is Accident an abstract noun?
No, it represents a tangible event, though the concept can be abstract.
Is Accident a countable noun?
Yes.
Is the word “Accident” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can serve as a direct object (e.g., "She witnessed the accident.")
How do we divide Accident into syllables?
Ac-ci-dent.
How is Accident used in a sentence?
She didn't see the wet floor sign and had an accident.
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