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fortuitous

/fɔːrˈtjuːɪtəs/
for · tu · i · tous fɔːr · ˈtjuː · ɪ · təs
English Definition
adj. lucky accidental fortunate
中文释义
偶然的，意外的（通常指好运）
Significado en Español
fortuito, casual
한국어 뜻
우연한, 뜻밖의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên
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Example Sentence

It was a fortuitous coincidence that they met.

他们相遇是个偶然的巧合。

Synonyms
accidental serendipitous
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fortu (chance, fate) + itous → accidental, happy.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “fortuitous”:

  1. A planned
  2. B unlucky
  3. C deliberate
  4. D fortunate
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D — fortunate. “fortuitous” means adj. lucky accidental fortunate

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In a surprising turn of events, they discovered a __________ opportunity when the rare painting was found in their attic.

  1. A deliberate
  2. B fortuitous
  3. C planned
  4. D intentional
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B — fortuitous. “fortuitous” means adj. lucky accidental fortunate

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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.

How do you use “fortuitous” in a sentence?

It was a fortuitous coincidence that they met. (他们相遇是个偶然的巧合。)

What are synonyms for “fortuitous”?

accidental, serendipitous — all close in meaning to fortuitous (adj. lucky accidental fortunate).

Is “fortuitous” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. fortuitous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “fortuitous”?

fortu (chance, fate) + itous → accidental, happy.

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