happenstance — a circumstance regarded as due to chance; a coincidence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circumstance regarded as due to chance; a coincidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæpənstæns/
Korean meaning: 우연한 사건, 우연의 일치
Korean pronunciation: **해**픈스탠스
Example Sentences
- Meeting my future spouse in an elevator breakdown was a fortunate happenstance.
- The discovery of penicillin was not mere happenstance but careful observation.
- By sheer happenstance, I wore the same outfit as my boss on presentation day.
happenstance
NOUN//ˈhæpənstæns//
a circumstance regarded as due to chance; a coincidence
a circumstance regarded as due to chance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A modern English word formed in the 1800s by blending 'happen' (to occur by chance) with 'circumstance' (a condition or situation). The combination creates the meaning of 'an event that occurs by chance or accident.'
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📝Examples
“Meeting my future spouse in an elevator breakdown was a fortunate happenstance.”
“The discovery of penicillin was not mere happenstance but careful observation.”
“By sheer happenstance, I wore the same outfit as my boss on presentation day.”
“Their business partnership began through happenstance at a delayed flight.”
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