fortuitously

Meanings

• adverb

  occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

• adjective

  happening or discovered by chance, especially in a happy or beneficial way

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Rhymes

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haphazardly , unpredictably , uncertainly

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Variants

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fortuitous , fortuitously , fortuitousness , fortuitousnesses

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'fortuito' meaning 'happening by chance' or 'unforeseen'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fortuitous' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'fortuitous discovery' is commonly used in science to describe a discovery that was made by chance, such as penicillin or x-rays.

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Related Concepts

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1. serendipity: The occurrence and discovery of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

2. luck: The force that brings fortune or adversity

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Quotes

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1. … the intensification of competition on the job market has only exacerbated our class anxiety, as hiring seems all the more uncertain if not "fortuitous."

   - Jeffrey J. Williams,{it}College English{/it},November 2003

2. … he is a brilliant candidate not despite his anti-intellectualism but because of it. He has stumbled upon a "fortuitous" moment in which the political culture, tired of wonks and pointy-heads and ideologues, yearns instead for a candidate unburdened by, or even hostile to, ideas.

   - Jonathan Chait,{it}New Republic{/it},20 Dec. 1999

3. Her $170, 000 bid on what is now Matanzas Creek's vineyard was accepted. The south-facing slope was a "fortuitous" find … its worth more than 10 times as much today.

   - Jeff Morgan,{it}Wine Spectator{/it},15 May 1996

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Culture

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In literature, 'fortuitously' is often used to describe unexpected events or circumstances that lead to a favorable outcome. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', the character Rosalind says, 'It is a good fortune, and it is a rare opportunity.' In art, the concept of 'fortuitous discoveries' is common in science, where scientists stumble upon new discoveries through chance observations.

How to Memorize "fortuitously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'fortuitously' and imagine it meaning 'occurring by chance in a happy or beneficial way'. Imagine a lucky coin toss or a chance encounter with a long-lost friend.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fortuna's Favor' to remember the meaning of 'fortuitously'. Fortuna is the Roman goddess of fortune and luck.

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