English adjective: fortuitous | |||
1. | fortuitous having no cause or apparent cause | ||
Samples | A causeless miracle. Fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune. We cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times. | ||
Synonyms | causeless, uncaused | ||
Similar | unintended | ||
Antonyms | intended | ||
2. | fortuitous occurring by happy chance | ||
Samples | Profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials. | ||
Similar | fortunate | ||
Antonyms | unfortunate | ||