Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fortuity

noun
fɔːˈtjuːɪti
Definition
The occurrence of events by chance rather than by design.
Examples
  • It was pure fortuity that they met at the café.
  • The discovery of penicillin was a case of fortuity in medical science.
Meaning
Fortuity refers to something that happens unexpectedly or by chance, often with a positive outcome.
Synonyms
  • chance
  • serendipity
  • coincidence