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Definition of: fortuitous
(fôr·t′ə·təs, -ty′-) adjective
1. Occurring by chance; casual; accidental.
2. Fortunate; lucky. See synonyms under INCIDENTAL. [<L fortuitus <fors chance]
—for·tu′i·tous·ly adverb
—for·tu′i·tous·ness noun
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