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fortuitously
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fortuitous
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for·tui·tous (fôr to̵̅o̅′ə təs, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)
adjective
- happening by chance; accidental
- bringing, or happening by, good luck; fortunate
Etymology: L fortuitus < forte, by chance < fors (gen. fortis), chance, luck < IE *bhtis < base *bher-, to bring > bear
Related Forms:
- fortuitously for·tu′i·tously adverb
- fortuitousness for·tu′i·tous·ness noun
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