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fortuity

for·tu·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
    • /fɔrˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
    • /fɔː.ˈtjuːɪ.tɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms 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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