τυχαίος — meaning in English
tychaios
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English meaning
- accidental adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
- casual adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- random adj Happening or chosen without any particular pattern, plan, or reason.
Senses
τυχαίος is used for these senses in English:
- accidental Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
- casual Happening by chance.
- random (figuratively, colloquial) An undefined, unknown or unimportant person; a person of no consequence. [from 20th c.]
accidental — full definition
- adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
- adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
casual — full definition
- adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- adj Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
- noun A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.