happenstance

Meanings

• noun

  A surprising and unexpected event.

  - "The loss of his job was a bitter happenstance."
  - "It was a happy happenstance that we met at the train station."

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Synonyms

accident , chance , coincidence , happenchance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with happenstance
chanceance , danceance , mancement

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Variants

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happenstance , happenstances

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'happen' meaning 'to come to pass' + 'stance' meaning 'position'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'happenstance' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The term 'happenstance' is often used in science to describe the occurrence of an event that is not planned or intended.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chance: Related to chance as both words refer to random or unpredictable events.

2. Serendipity: Related to serendipity as both words refer to making fortunate discoveries by chance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'happenstance' is often used to describe unexpected events that significantly impact the story's plot. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Viola's disguise as a man is a happenstance that leads to many complications.

How to Memorize "happenstance"

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   - Visualize a surprise party as an example of a happenstance.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'happenstance' starts with the letter 'h' and sounds like 'happy accident'.

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