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tillfällig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accidental adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
  • aleatory adj Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
  • 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 haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.
  • 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

  1. adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
  2. adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.

aleatory — full definition

  1. adj Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
  2. adj Produced with an element of chance (aleatoricism).

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