What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adventitious
Example
The discovery of the rare bird species was adventitious and unexpected. [adventitious: adjective]
Example
The adventitious noise from the construction site disrupted the meeting. [adventitious: adjective]
fortuitous
Example
It was a fortuitous meeting that led to their successful partnership. [fortuitous: adjective]
Example
The team's victory was due to a fortuitous turn of events in the final minutes of the game. [fortuitous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fortuitous is more commonly used than adventitious in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between adventitious and fortuitous?
Adventitious is more formal than fortuitous, and is often used in scientific or medical contexts.
