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Definition of Fortuitous

1. Adjective. Having no cause or apparent cause. "We cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times"

2. Adjective. Occurring by happy chance. "Profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials"

Definition of Fortuitous

1. a. Happening by chance; coming or occuring unexpectedly, or without any known cause; chance; as, the fortuitous concourse of atoms.

Definition of Fortuitous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Fortuitous

1. 1. Happening by chance; coming or occuring unexpectedly, or without any known cause; chance; as, the fortuitous concourse of atoms. "It was from causes seemingly fortuitous . . . That all the mighty effects of the Reformation flowed." (Robertson) "So as to throw a glancing and fortuitous light upon the whole." (Hazlitt) 2. Happening independently of human will or means of foresight; resulting from unavoidable physical causes. Synonym: Accidental, casual, contingent, incidental. See Accidental. Fortu"itously, Fortu"itousness. Origin: L. Fortuitus; akin to forte, adv, by chance, prop. Abl. Of fors, fortis, chance. See Fortune. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fortuitous

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