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Meaning of fortuitous
The primary meaning of "fortuitous" is happening or done by chance in a lucky or fortunate way.
Etymology of fortuitous
The word "fortuitous" comes from the Latin "fortuitus," which means "happening by chance" and is derived from "fors," meaning "chance" and the suffix "-uitus" or "-uitous," which forms adjectives indicating a condition or quality
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe events or circumstances that occur by chance in a lucky or fortunate manner
Synonyms
lucky
fortunate
happy
providential
propitious
advantageous
beneficial
favorable
auspicious
timely
opportune
advantageous
successful
prosperous
flourishing
thriving
booming
blessed
blissful
felicitous
advantageous
seasonal
punctual
apt
suitable
opportune
expedient
convenient
lucky
fortunate
happy
Definitions
- Happening or done by chance in a lucky or fortunate way
- * Taking place or done at a convenient or opportune time
Usage Examples
- The company's fortuitous discovery of the new market led to a significant increase in sales
- * It was a fortuitous meeting that brought the two business partners together
- * The fortuitous timing of the investment allowed them to buy the property at a lower price
Antonyms
unfortunate
unlucky
unhappy
inopportune
untimely
inconvenient
inauspicious
unfavorable
adverse
calamitous
disastrous
catastrophic
ill-fated
ill-starred
hapless
wretched
miserable
dismal
gloomy
depressing
discouraging
unpropitious