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fortuitious
Definitions
1
adjective
This
word
seems
to
be
a
misspelling
of
'
fortuitous'
,
which
means
happening
by
chance
,
often
in
a
positive
or
lucky
way
.
It
was
fortuitous
that
we
met
at
the
airport
.
The
discovery
of
the
ancient
artifact
was
completely
fortuitous
.
Her
fortuitous
encounter
with
an
old
friend
led
to
a
new
job
opportunity
.
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Language
Latin
Word parts
fortuitus (happening by chance)
Originally meant
happening by chance
Background
The word 'fortuitous' comes from the Latin 'fortuitus', meaning happening by chance. It entered the English language in the 17th century and is often used to describe lucky or fortunate events that occur unexpectedly.