fortuitous
/fɔːrˈtjuːɪtəs/
for · tu · i · tous
fɔːr · ˈtjuː · ɪ · təs
English Definition
adj. lucky accidental fortunate
Significado en Español
fortuito, casual
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fortu (chance, fate) + itous → accidental, happy.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In a surprising turn of events, they discovered a __________ opportunity when the rare painting was found in their attic.
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A
deliberate
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B
fortuitous
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C
planned
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D
intentional
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B — fortuitous.
“fortuitous” means adj. lucky accidental fortunate
Common questions about “fortuitous”
What does “fortuitous” mean?
fortuitous — adj. lucky accidental fortunate. In Chinese: 偶然的，意外的（通常指好运）.
How do you pronounce “fortuitous”?
fortuitous is pronounced /fɔːrˈtjuːɪtəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: for · tu · i · tous.
Is “fortuitous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fortuitous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fortuitous”?
fortu (chance, fate) + itous → accidental, happy.
