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for·tu·i·tous
 fortuitous
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- pronunciation:
- for
tu
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening or appearing by chance, as a coincidence.
It was simply fortuitous that the two scientists were seated next to each other.- synonyms:
- accidental, casual, chance, coincidental, fluky
- antonyms:
- deliberate
- similar words:
- arbitrary, contingent, hit-or-miss, inadvertent, inconsequent, random, unexpected
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| definition 2: |
occurring or appearing by lucky chance.
A fortuitous interruption saved him from further embarrassment.It was fortuitous that their car broke down in front of a repair shop.- synonyms:
- fortunate, happy, lucky, providential, serendipitous
- similar words:
- felicitous
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| related words: |
accidental, casual, lucky |
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| derivations: |
fortuitously (adv.), fortuitousness (n.) |
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