Definitions
- Referring to an unexpected event or occurrence that happens by chance. - Talking about something that happens without any apparent cause or reason. - Describing a situation that arises purely by chance or coincidence.
- Referring to a happy or beneficial discovery that occurs by chance or accident. - Talking about finding something valuable or useful while looking for something else. - Describing a fortunate coincidence or unexpected good luck.
List of Similarities
- 1Both fortuity and serendipity refer to events or discoveries that happen by chance.
- 2Both words have a positive connotation.
- 3Both words are used to describe unexpected and fortunate occurrences.
- 4Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 5Both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Fortuity implies that there is no apparent cause or reason for the event, while serendipity suggests that the event happened while searching for something else.
- 2Benefit: Serendipity emphasizes the positive outcome or benefit of the event, while fortuity does not necessarily imply a positive outcome.
- 3Usage: Serendipity is more commonly used than fortuity in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Serendipity has a more whimsical and charming connotation than fortuity, which can be more neutral or even negative.
Remember this!
Fortuity and serendipity both refer to unexpected events or discoveries that happen by chance. However, serendipity emphasizes the positive outcome or benefit of the event, while fortuity does not necessarily imply a positive outcome. Additionally, serendipity suggests that the event happened while searching for something else, while fortuity implies that there is no apparent cause or reason for the event.
