Pronunciation: /ækˌsɛntʃəlɪzəm/
noun the philosophical doctrine that events are the result of chance or accident rather than design
A1 Accidentalism means believing that events happen by chance.
A2 The concept of accidentalism suggests that there is no predetermined fate.
B1 Accidentalism can be seen as a philosophical perspective that emphasizes randomness.
B2 Some artists embrace accidentalism in their work, allowing chance to play a role in the creative process.
C1 The debate between determinism and accidentalism has been ongoing for centuries in philosophical circles.
C2 Accidentalism challenges the idea of a grand design or purpose behind all events.
formal The philosopher's theory of accidentalism posits that events in the world occur randomly and without purpose.
informal I don't really believe in accidentalism, I think everything happens for a reason.
slang Accidentalism is just a fancy way of saying stuff happens by accident.
figurative In the painting, the artist used accidentalism to create a sense of spontaneity and chaos.
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