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fortuity

American  
[fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-] / fɔrˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /

noun

plural

fortuities

  1. the state or quality of being fortuitous; fortuitous character.

  2. an accidental occurrence.

  3. an instance of great luck or good fortune.

fortuity British  
/ fɔːˈtjuːɪtɪ /

noun

  1. a chance or accidental occurrence

  2. fortuitousness

  3. chance or accident

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Etymology

Origin of fortuity

First recorded in 1740–50; fortuit(ous) + -y 3

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For this argument assumes, rightly enough, that the only alternative we have in choosing our hypothesis concerning the final explanation of things is either to regard that explanation as Intelligence or as Fortuity.

From A Candid Examination of Theism by Romanes, George John

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