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Draque Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

accident vs incident

I'm well aware that this topic "the differences between accident and incident" has been questioned and answered a number of times. But I'd like to make sure just one thing.

An "accident" is an event which occurs "unexpectedly",
while an "incident" can be an event that is caused "intentionally".

Am I right ? I'd like to hear opinions of English natives.

Thanks in advance.
  

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An accident occurs unexpectedly, but an incident may or may not. Here is probably the most appropriate short definition of incident: something that happens, especially an unpleasant, violent, criminal, or dangerous event .

— Mister Micawber

  • An accident occurs unexpectedly, but an incident may or may not.
  • Here is probably the most appropriate short definition of incident: something that happens, especially an unpleasant, violent, criminal, or dangerous event .
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An accident occurs unexpectedly, but an incident may or may not. Here is probably the most appropriate short definition of incident: something that happens, especially an unpleasant, violent, criminal, or dangerous event.
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Thank you so much !
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