Definition of FORTUITOUS

fortuitous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • having no cause or apparent cause
    • "fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune"
  • occurring by happy chance
    • "profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials"

Adj

  • Happening by chance; coincidental, accidental.
  • Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.
  • Happening independently of human will.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin fortuītus.

Scrabble Score: 13

fortuitous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fortuitous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fortuitous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

fortuitous is a valid Words With Friends word