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- [fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /fɔrˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
- /fɔː.ˈtjuːɪ.tɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /fɔrˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of fortuity word
- noun plural fortuity the state or quality of being fortuitous; fortuitous character. 1
- noun plural fortuity an accidental occurrence. 1
- noun plural fortuity an instance of great luck or good fortune. 1
- noun fortuity A chance occurrence. 1
- noun fortuity a chance or accidental occurrence 0
- abbreviation FORTUITY fortuitousness 0
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Origin of fortuity
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; fortuit(ous) + -y3
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Parts of speech for Fortuity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fortuity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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fortuity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fortuity
noun fortuity
- accident — An accident happens when a vehicle hits a person, an object, or another vehicle, causing injury or damage.
- fortune — position in life as determined by wealth: to make one's fortune.
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- kismet — fate; destiny.
- fluke — Unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.
Antonyms for fortuity
noun fortuity
- misfortune — adverse fortune; bad luck.
- plan — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
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