Accidentally
Accidentally adverb - Without intention; in an unintentional manner.
Erroneously and accidentally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Erroneously" instead an adverb "Accidentally".
Nearby Words: accident, accidental
Erroneously
Erroneously adverb - In a mistaken or inappropriate way.
Accidentally and erroneously are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accidentally" instead an adverb "Erroneously".
Nearby Word: erroneous
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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All of them, however, contain a tacit admission of "it was mostly done that way because it looked cool." Whatever the reason, it gave an unhelpfully tongue-twisting name that many people erroneously or accidentally render as Klu Klux Klan.
Source: Xtreme Kool Letterz -
Orphan Black: Suspecting Aynsley to be her monitor (erroneously), Alison does nothing to prevent Aynsley from accidentally strangling herself with a scarf and a drain grinder.
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Murder by Inaction: Suspecting Aynsley of being her monitor (erroneously), Alison does nothing to prevent Aynsley from accidentally strangling herself with a scarf and a drain grinder, even avoiding leaving fingerprints while she watches.
Source: Series / Orphan Black
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