fortuitous — happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
Korean meaning: 우연히 일어난, 뜻하지 않게 발생한; 운이 좋은
Korean pronunciation: 포**튜**이터스
Example Sentences
- It was fortuitous that I forgot my umbrella - I met my future spouse at the coffee shop where I took shelter!
- The scientist's fortuitous spilling of chemicals led to the discovery of a new compound.
- My fortuitous wrong turn led me to the best pizza place in town.
fortuitous
ADJECTIVE//fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs//
happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate
Two friends have a fortuitous reunion at the farmers market
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A circuitous journey leads to fortuitous discovery, making the gratuitous detour worthwhile!
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Origin
From Latin 'fortuitus' meaning 'happening by chance', derived from 'fortuna' meaning 'chance' or 'luck'. The word entered English in the early 17th century.
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“It was fortuitous that I forgot my umbrella - I met my future spouse at the coffee shop where I took shelter!”
“The scientist's fortuitous spilling of chemicals led to the discovery of a new compound.”
“My fortuitous wrong turn led me to the best pizza place in town.”
“The fortuitous arrival of the bus just as it started raining saved my presentation slides.”
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