Wordiyocad
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From Latin cadere (to fall, happen, befall). The 'falling' sense produces cadence (rhythmic fall), cadaver (one who has fallen/died), and decadence (falling away from standards). The 'happening' sense gives accident (something that befalls), occasion (a falling-together of circumstances), coincide (to fall together), and chance (what falls out).
Associated Words
accident
An unexpected event causing damage or injury; a chance occurrence
accidental
Happening by chance or without intention; a temporary musical notation symbol
cadaver
A dead human body, especially used for medical study
cadence
A rhythmic flow or beat in movement, speech, or music
cance
A personal name
case
To propose hypothetical cases; An actual event, situation, or fact; The last remaining card of a particular rank
chance
To happen by chance, to occur; An opportunity or possibility; Happening by chance, casual
cheat
To act dishonestly to gain advantage; a person who cheats
coincide
To happen at the same time; to correspond or agree
decadence
Moral or cultural decline; excessive self-indulgence
decadent
Morally or culturally declining; excessively self-indulgent; a person of moral decay
occasion
A particular time or special event; an opportunity; to cause something
occasional
Happening sometimes but not regularly or often
occasionally
Sometimes; from time to time