Definition of Serendipity

1. Noun. Good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries.

Generic synonyms: Fluke, Good Fortune, Good Luck
Derivative terms: Serendipitous

Definition of Serendipity

1. [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Serendipity

1. Accidental discovery; in science, finding one thing while looking for something else, as in Fleming's discovery of penicillin. Origin: coined by Horace Walpole and relates to The Three Princes of Serendip, fr. Alternate spelling of Serendib, ancient name for Sri Lanka (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serendipity

sereins
serenade
serenaded
serenader
serenaders
serenades
serenading
serenata
serenatas
serenate
serenates
serendipities
serendipitous
serendipitously
serendipity (current term)
serendipity (current term)
serene
serene
serened
serenely
sereneness
serenenesses
serener
serenes
sereness
serenest
serening
serenities
serenity
Serenoa

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