fortuitous | ||
1. | [ adjective ] having no cause or apparent cause | |
Synonyms: | uncaused causeless | |
Examples: | "a causeless miracle" "fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune" "we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times" |
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Related terms: | unintended | |
2. | [ adjective ] occurring by happy chance | |
Examples: | "profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials" |
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Related terms: | fortunate | |
Similar spelling: |
fortuitously fortuity fortieth forthwith |