Definitions
- Describing something that is accidental or unexpected. - Referring to something that is not inherent or essential, but rather incidental or secondary. - Talking about something that is added or acquired from external sources.
- Describing something that happens by chance or luck. - Referring to something that is fortunate or favorable. - Talking about an unexpected or serendipitous event that leads to a positive outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events that are unexpected or unplanned.
- 2Both words can be used to describe positive outcomes.
- 3Both words are adjectives that modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Adventitious has a neutral connotation, while fortuitous has a positive connotation.
- 2Cause: Adventitious implies that something is not inherent or essential, while fortuitous implies that something is due to chance or luck.
- 3Usage: Adventitious is more commonly used in scientific or medical contexts, while fortuitous is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Frequency: Adventitious is less common than fortuitous.
Remember this!
Adventitious and fortuitous are synonyms that describe unexpected events or outcomes. However, adventitious emphasizes something that is not inherent or essential, while fortuitous emphasizes something that is due to chance or luck. Additionally, adventitious is more commonly used in scientific or medical contexts, while fortuitous is more commonly used in everyday language with a positive connotation.
