tillfällig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- accidental adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
- aleatory adj Decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill.
- chance noun An opportunity to do something.
- fortuitous adj Happening by chance, especially in a lucky or fortunate way.
- haphazard adj Done without any clear plan or order; disorganized and random.
- haphazardly adv In a disorganized, random way, without any clear plan.
- temporal adj Relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.
- temporary adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
- trial noun A formal examination of evidence in court to decide whether someone is guilty of a crime or liable in a dispute.
Senses
tillfällig 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.]
- aleatory Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
- chance Happening by chance, casual.
- fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.
- haphazard Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.
- haphazardly In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
- temporal (euphemistic) Lasting for a short time only.
- temporary Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
accidental — full definition
- adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
- adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
aleatory — full definition
- adj Decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill.
- adj Made using an element of chance, as in some kinds of art or music.
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