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happenstance Definition

hap·pen·stance (hapən stans′)

noun

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

Etymology: happen + (circum)stance

happenstance* Synonyms

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n.

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
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  7. haplont
  8. haplology
  9. haploidy
  10. haploid
  1. happi coat
  2. happier
  3. happiest
  4. happily
  5. happiness
  6. happing
  7. happy
  8. happy-go-lucky
  9. happy hour
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