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fortuitous

[fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs]

fortuitous Definition

  • 1happening by chance rather than intention
  • 2happening by a lucky chance; fortunate

Using fortuitous: Examples

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

  • Example

    It was a fortuitous meeting that led to their collaboration.

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    The discovery of the lost manuscript was entirely fortuitous.

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    The team's victory was due to a fortuitous combination of circumstances.

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    Her success was the result of a fortuitous series of events.

fortuitous Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with fortuitous

  • an event that happens by chance or luck

    Example

    The discovery of the new planet was a fortuitous event.

  • a situation that happens by chance or luck

    Example

    The company's success was due to a fortuitous circumstance.

  • a meeting that happens by chance or luck

    Example

    Their fortuitous meeting led to a lifelong friendship.

Origins of fortuitous

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

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Summary: fortuitous in Brief

The term 'fortuitous' [fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs] refers to something happening by chance or luck, rather than intention. It is often used to describe unexpected or serendipitous events, such as 'The discovery of the lost manuscript was entirely fortuitous.' 'Fortuitous' can be used in phrases like 'fortuitous event,' 'circumstance,' and 'meeting,' all of which denote chance occurrences.

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