Learn the correct spelling of "Accidentally" and avoid the incorrect form "Accidentially".
Incorrect spelling - "Accidentially" is an incorrect spelling with an unnecessary 'i'.
"Accidentially" is a common misspelling of "Accidentally". Always use "Accidentally" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Accidentally means happening by chance or without intention."
"Accidentally": "Accidentally means happening by chance or without intention."
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" She accidentally dropped her keys.
"Correct:" I accidentally clicked the wrong button.
"Correct:" He accidentally spilled water.
"Correct:" They accidentally broke the cup.
"Incorrect:" She accidentially dropped her keys.
"Incorrect:" I accidentially clicked the wrong button.
"Incorrect:" He accidentially spilled water.
"Incorrect:" They accidentially broke the cup.
A: Accidentally.
A: It adds an extra unnecessary 'i'.
A: Happening by mistake.
A: Unintentionally, by mistake.
"Always use Accidentally. The version with an extra 'i'—'Accidentially'—is never correct."