Akzidenz/akt͡siˈdɛnt͡s/minor event; accident (philosophy); job printing
Akzidenz is a German noun that means minor event, accident (philosophy), or job printing. It is pronounced /akt͡siˈdɛnt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Akzidenzen".
Definitions
1.property or attribute not essential to the essence of a being(philosophy, scholasticism)
a.an accidental property or non-essential attribute
Nach Aristoteles ist die Haarfarbe eines Menschen eine Akzidenz.—According to Aristotle, a person's hair color is an accident (non-essential property).
2.commercial or job printing (distinct from book printing)(printing, obsolete)
a.products such as business cards, letterheads, or forms
Die Druckerei bietet Akzidenzen wie Visitenkarten und Broschüren an.—The print shop offers job printing such as business cards and brochures.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Akzidenz | die Akzidenzen |
| Genitive | der Akzidenz | der Akzidenzen |
| Dative | der Akzidenz | den Akzidenzen |
| Accusative | die Akzidenz | die Akzidenzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Akzidenz" mean in English?
- "Akzidenz" means minor event, accident (philosophy), or job printing. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Akzidenz"?
- "Akzidenz" is pronounced /akt͡siˈdɛnt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Akzidenz" der, die, or das?
- "Akzidenz" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Akzidenz"?
- The plural of "Akzidenz" is "Akzidenzen".
- What part of speech is "Akzidenz"?
- "Akzidenz" is a noun in German.
