fortuity

[fɔːˈtjuːɪti]

fortuity Definition

  • 1an event that happens by chance or accident rather than design
  • 2the quality of happening by chance or accident

Using fortuity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fortuity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The discovery of penicillin was a fortuity.

  • Example

    It was a fortuity that we met each other on the train.

  • Example

    The success of the project was due to a combination of hard work and fortuity.

fortuity Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fortuity

Phrases with fortuity

  • by chance or accident

    Example

    He found the book he was looking for by fortuity.

  • an event that happens by chance or accident rather than design

    Example

    The team's victory was a fortuitous event.

  • a chance meeting

    Example

    Their fortuitous meeting led to a lifelong friendship.

Origins of fortuity

from Latin 'fortuitus', meaning 'happening by chance'

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Summary: fortuity in Brief

The term 'fortuity' [fɔːˈtjuːɪti] refers to events that happen by chance or accident, rather than by design. It can describe both the event itself and the quality of happening by chance. Examples include 'The discovery of penicillin was a fortuity,' and 'It was a fortuity that we met each other on the train.' Synonyms include 'coincidence' and 'luck,' while informal phrases include 'lucky break' and 'happy accident.'