Accidental Attributes

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Key Concepts

Definition

Accidental Attributes are properties or characteristics that do not define the essential nature of a thing but rather describe its contingent or variable aspects.

Examples

Examples include color, shape, size, and location. These attributes can change over time or vary depending on context.

Distinction from Essential Attributes

Accidental Attributes are distinguished from Essential Attributes, which are properties that define the very essence of a thing.