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fortuity

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for⋅tu⋅i⋅ty

  [fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
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–noun, plural -ties for 2, 3.
1. the state or quality of being fortuitous; fortuitous character.
2. an accidental occurrence.
3. an instance of great luck or good fortune.
Origin:
1740–50; fortuit(ous) + -y 3
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for·tu·i·ty   (fôr-tōō'ĭ-tē, -tyōō'-)   
n.   pl. for·tu·i·ties

  1. A chance occurrence or event.

  2. The quality or condition of being fortuitous.

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