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fortuity
[ fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]
/ fɔrˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
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noun, plural for·tu·i·ties for 2, 3.
the state or quality of being fortuitous; fortuitous character.
an accidental occurrence.
an instance of great luck or good fortune.
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Origin of fortuity
First recorded in 1740–50; fortuit(ous) + -y3
Words nearby fortuity
Fort Stewart, Fort Sumter, Fort Thomas, fortuitism, fortuitous, fortuity, Fortuna, fortunate, fortunately, fortune, fortune cookie
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How to use fortuity in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for fortuity
fortuity
/ (fɔːˈtjuːɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
a chance or accidental occurrence
fortuitousness
chance or accident
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