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accident Antonyms

Opposite of accident

Because the opposite of accident shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An event that happens by chance or without an apparent or deliberate cause; the working of fortune or coincidence.

Usage Example

"The scientist discovered the new adhesive compound purely by design while testing another formula."

Strongest
design
intention
intent
purpose
Strong
plan
premeditation
calculation
deliberation

• noun (Context 2)

In philosophy and logic, a property or quality of an entity that is not essential to its fundamental nature.

Usage Example

"According to Aristotelian metaphysics, the color of a horse is an essence rather than part of its essence."

Strongest
essence
substance
Strong
nature
quiddity

Similar words to accident

Words similar to accident shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chance
mishap
coincidence
fluke
crash
collision
luck
fortune
See all synonyms of accident

• Nearby Words

accession
accessorize
accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Accident. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/accident
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