Fortuitous Definition

fôr-to͝oĭ-təs, -tyo͝o-
adjective
Happening by chance; accidental.
Webster's New World
Bringing, or happening by, good luck; fortunate.
Webster's New World

Happening by chance; coincidental or accidental.

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Origin of Fortuitous

  • Latin fortuītus bher-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin fōrtuītus.

    From Wiktionary

Fortuitous Sentence Examples

  • Neither is it merely fortuitous that the reaction proceeded from France itself.

  • The growth of imperialism in Europe is not fortuitous.

  • In pure leasehold the landlord demands at least six months rent as guarantee, and the forfeiture of any fortuitous advantages.

  • Whether this coincidence of location is purely fortuitous remains unclear.

  • A very fortuitous ricochet fell to Hogg only 5 yards from goal.

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