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View usage for: (fɔːʳtjuːɪtəs, US -tuː-) adjectiveYou can describe something as fortuitous if it happens, by chance, to be very successful or pleasant. Their success is the result of a fortuitous combination of circumstances. More Synonyms of fortuitous fortuitous in British English (fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs) adjectivehappening by chance, esp by a lucky chance; unplanned; accidental Derived forms fortuitously (forˈtuitously) adverb fortuitousness (forˈtuitousness) noun Word origin C17: from Latin fortuitus happening by chance, from forte by chance, from fors chance, luck fortuitous in American English (fɔrˈtuətəs; fɔrˈtjuətəs) adjective1. happening by chance; accidental 2. bringing, or happening by, good luck; fortunate SIMILAR WORDS: ˌacciˈdental Derived forms fortuitously (forˈtuitously) adverb fortuitousness (forˈtuitousness) noun Word origin L fortuitus < forte, by chance < fors (gen. fortis), chance, luck < IE * bhtis < base * bher-, to bring > bear 1Examples of 'fortuitous' in a sentencefortuitous Definition happening by chance, esp. by a lucky chance a fortuitous quirk of fate Synonyms lucky incidental unforeseen unplanned Definition happening by chance, esp. by a lucky chance It was a fortuitous discovery. Additional synonymsDefinition occurring by chance or unintentionally accidental discoveries of literary treasures Synonyms chance, random, casual, unintentional, unintended, unplanned, fortuitous, inadvertent, serendipitous, unlooked-for, uncalculated, contingentDefinition not done according to any plan or for any particular reason Arbitrary arrests were common. Synonyms random, chance, optional, subjective, unreasonable, inconsistent, erratic, discretionary, personal, fanciful, wilful, whimsical, capriciousDefinition happening by chance or without planning It was just a casual meeting. Synonyms chance, unexpected, random, accidental, incidental, unforeseen, unintentional, fortuitous (informal), serendipitous, unpremeditatedNearby words offortuitous - fortify
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Additional synonymsDefinition happening by chance Uncertainty is a property of the future rather than a contingent fact. Synonyms chance, random, casual, uncertain, accidental, haphazard, fortuitousSynonyms lucky, accidental, fortuitous, coincidentalDefinition having good luck He has had a very fortunate life. Synonyms lucky, happy, favoured, bright, golden, rosy, on a roll, jammy (British, slang), in luck, having a charmed life, born with a silver spoon in your mouth Definition fortunate or lucky a happy coincidence Synonyms fortunate, lucky, timely, appropriate, convenient, favourable, auspicious, propitious, apt, befitting, advantageous, well-timed, opportune (formal), felicitous, seasonableDefinition fortunate, as if through divine involvement The bubonic plague was an almost providential killing off of Europe's excess population. Synonyms lucky, timely, happy, welcome, fortunate, fortuitous, opportune (formal), heaven-sentDefinition lacking any definite plan or prearranged order The order of events seemed totally random. Synonyms chance, spot, casual, stray, accidental, arbitrary, incidental, indiscriminate, haphazard, unplanned, fortuitous, aimless, desultory, hit or miss, purposeless, unpremeditated, adventitiousIt appears to have been a serendipitous discovery made around the year 200. Synonyms lucky, chance, fortuitous, unexpected, random, casual, accidental, spontaneous, unforeseen, unintentional, coincidental, unanticipated, inadvertent, unforeseeable, unlooked-for |