serendipitous

Meanings

• adjective

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

  - "The travelers found a treasure trove while on a serendipitous hike in the forest."
  - "Fortune favors the bold, and sometimes the most serendipitous discoveries come from taking risks."

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Synonyms

causeless , unintentional

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Rhymes

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surrendering , enduring , encouraging

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Variants

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serendipitous , serendipitously

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Etymology

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Derived from the fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip', who were renowned for their ability to make fortunate discoveries.

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Trivia

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1. Serendipity is the title of a 2006 romantic comedy starring John Cusack.

2. The term 'serendipity' was coined in 1754 by Horace Walpole in a letter to Horace Mann.

3. The city of Serendip, mentioned in the fairy tale, is believed to be located in Sri Lanka.

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Related Concepts

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1. fortuitous: Similar in meaning to serendipitous, but implies a fortunate event that was not intended or planned.

2. luck: The force that brings fortune or adversity, which can result in serendipitous discoveries.

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Culture

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In literature, serendipity is often used to describe unexpected and fortunate discoveries. For example, in Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe', the protagonist encounters a bottle that washes ashore, containing a letter that ultimately leads him to civilization.

How to Memorize "serendipitous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a treasure map with a big X marking the spot where a serendipitous discovery awaits.
   - Visualize a lucky rabbit's foot or a four-leaf clover to represent the element of chance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate serendipitous with the idea of stumbling upon something valuable or beneficial by chance.
   - Connect it with the concept of luck or fortune.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S-E-R-E-N-D-I-P: Surprisingly, Extraordinary, Rare, New, Discoveries, Interesting, Pleasurable.

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