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fortuitous

adjective/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
FormalRegister

Happening by chance, especially in a fortunate way.

Their meeting on the night train was entirely fortuitous, yet it shaped both their lives.

Similar: chance, serendipitous

Origin: From Latin fortuitus, from fors 'chance, luck'.

Topic: chance in General English

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