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fortuitous

/fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does fortuitous mean?

adjective

Happening or done by chance in a fortunate way; fortunate or prosperous.

Example

"The discovery of the new species was a fortuitous event for the team."

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