fortuity

[fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-] Origin

for·tu·i·ty

[fawr-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
noun, plural for·tu·i·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) + -y3
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Fortuity is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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fortuity (fɔːˈtjuːɪtɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
1.  a chance or accidental occurrence
2.  fortuitousness
3.  chance or accident

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fortuity
1747, from fortuitous + -ity.
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