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happenstance Definition

☆ hap·pen·stance (hap′ən stans′)

noun

  1. chance; fortuity
  2. a chance or accidental happening

Etymology: happen + (circum)stance

happenstance* Synonyms

happenstance*

n.

chance, fate, incident; see event 2, luck 1.

happenstance Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • mere: Sometimes sought out, sometimes rejected, sometimes around by force of habit or mere happenstance.

Browse dictionary entries near happenstance

  1. ‹ happening
  2. ‹ happen upon
  3. ‹ happen
  4. ‹ happed
  5. ‹ haply
  6. ‹ haplosis
  7. ‹ haplont
  8. ‹ haplology
  9. ‹ haploidy
  10. ‹ haploid
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