B1
accidental vs incidental
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accidentaladjective/ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl/ | Meaning happening by chance, not planned or intended | Goes with accidental death | Example The discovery of penicillin was largely accidental, not planned. |
| incidentaladjective/ˌɪn.sɪˈden.təl/ | Meaning Happening as a small extra part of something more important. | Goes with — | Example The hotel price includes breakfast, but incidental costs like phone calls are extra. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The coroner recorded a verdict of death.