accident

1. accident (noun) — sense 1

Definition: 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.

Example: to die by an accident such as an act of God

2. accident (noun) — sense 2

Definition: 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.

3. accident (noun) — sense 3

Definition: 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. (but see Usage notes)

Example: There was a huge accident on I5 involving 15 automobiles.

4. accident (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Designating any form of transportation involved in an accident.

Example: The NTSB report revealed that the accident airplane was a Cessna 172.