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fortuitous
happening by chance; accidental (the 'lucky' sense is a common but disputed extension)
Synonyms
- chance
- accidental
- serendipitous
- unplanned
Antonyms
- planned
- deliberate
- intentional
fortuitous in a sentence
Their fortuitous meeting on the train led to a friendship.
Their fortuitous meeting at the airport began a long friendship.
Where it comes from
From Latin fors 'chance'
Memory hook
FORTUITOUS — FORTUNE-itous, lucky.
Read it in context
- Voices Across Generations Social Science
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