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fortuitous
Definitions
1
adjective
Happening
by
chance
,
often
in
a
way
that
is
lucky
or
beneficial
.
Meeting
her
was
a
fortuitous
event
that
changed
his
life
.
The
discovery
of
the
ancient
artifact
was
completely
fortuitous
.
Their
encounter
was
fortuitous
,
leading
to
a
successful
business
partnership
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
fortuitus
Originally meant
happening by chance
Background
The word 'fortuitous' comes from the Latin 'fortuitus', which means happening by chance. It entered the English language in the 17th century and has often been used to describe events that occur unexpectedly and are often beneficial.