Word
accidented
Phoneticsac·ci·dent·ed
Definition
adj. having a lot of small, natural changes or marks on its surface. It describes something that looks old or worn because of many small events.
adj. marked by a series of small, natural, or accidental changes or irregularities. Often used to describe surfaces, textures, or historical developments that appear weathered or complex.
Examples
“The old wooden table has an accidented surface.”
“The artist preferred to use accidented canvases that already had small cracks and stains from previous works.”
“The landscape was accidented, featuring a series of small ridges and valleys that had been carved by centuries of shifting wind and rain.”
Examples
simple
“The old wooden table has an accidented surface.”
contextual
“The artist preferred to use accidented canvases that already had small cracks and stains from previous works.”
complex
“The landscape was accidented, featuring a series of small ridges and valleys that had been carved by centuries of shifting wind and rain.”
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