accidentalist
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/ˌæksɪˈdɛntəlɪst/
belief in chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accidentalist' originates from the word 'accidental,' which comes from Latin 'accidentalis,' meaning 'happening by chance.'
Historical Evolution
'accidentalis' transformed into the Old French word 'accidental,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accidentalist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to chance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who believes in the role of chance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes in or emphasizes the role of chance or accident in the universe or in human affairs.
The accidentalist argued that the universe is governed by random events rather than deterministic laws.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 12:36