# fortuitous

Pronunciation: US say "for-CHOO-i-tis" /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.tɪs/; UK say "faw-TYOO-i-tuhs" /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/

## Adjective

1. Happening by chance in a way that turns out lucky or fortunate.
   - Simple: Happening by chance and bringing good luck.
   - _A fortuitous deflection off a defender's foot gave the home team a late winning goal._
   - _Her arrival just as the lights failed proved fortuitous, since she was the only one who knew where the fuse box was._
2. Happening by chance, not because of any plan or cause.
   - Simple: Happening by accident, without anyone planning it.
   - _A fortuitous combination of bad weather and a delayed train left him stranded overnight._
   - _The resemblance between the two logos is entirely fortuitous, since neither designer had seen the other's work._
3. Happening independently of human will, rather than as a result of anyone's intention.
   - Simple: Happening on its own, not because any person wanted or chose it.
   - _The contract excused any delay caused by fortuitous events beyond either party's control._
   - _The court held that the collapse was fortuitous, since it arose from an earthquake rather than from any decision by the builders._

## Origin

From Latin fortuītus.

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