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Meaning of fortuity
The primary meaning of "fortuity" is a stroke of good luck or an unexpected and fortunate event.
Etymology of fortuity
The word "fortuity" originates from the Latin word "fortuitus," meaning "happening by chance" or "accidental," which is derived from "fors," meaning "chance" or "luck," and the suffix "-uitus," forming an adjective indicating a quality or state
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe events or situations that occur by chance, especially those that are fortunate or lucky
Synonyms
chance
luck
coincidence
accident
happenstance
serendipity
fate
fortune
destiny
coincidence
fluke
stroke of luck
good fortune
windfall
boon
bonus
break
opportunity
stroke of good luck
fortunate event
lucky break
happy accident
fortunate circumstance
lucky chance
serendipitous discovery
unexpected turn
surprising event
lucky occurrence
Definitions
- The quality of being fortunate or lucky
- * An event or situation that occurs by chance, especially a fortunate one
Usage Examples
- The company's success was due in part to a fortuity, as they stumbled upon a new market by chance
- * The discovery of the new species was a fortuity, as the researchers were not actively searching for it