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fortuitous (adjective), more fortuitous, most fortuitous
1. Descriptive of the phenomena or events which come to pass by unpredictability rather than in accordance with intelligent design or law: It was most fortuitous that Mr. Charles missed his train and arrived at the dock too late to sail on the Titanic which sank in the ocean.
2. Referring to something that happens unexpectedly with a lucky outcome: Glancing towards the gutter, Ethel noticed a ring glittering in the rain water, which was a fortuitous find, and she was able to receive a substantial reward for returning it to the person who owned it.
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2. Referring to something that happens unexpectedly with a lucky outcome: Glancing towards the gutter, Ethel noticed a ring glittering in the rain water, which was a fortuitous find, and she was able to receive a substantial reward for returning it to the person who owned it.
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“most fortuitous”
A reference to an event that happens accidentally by luck or chance rather than being planned or expected. (3)
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