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