# Fortuitous
**URL:** https://eijil.com/t/topic/233
**Category:** 英语词汇
**Created:** [October 4, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233 "2021-10-04T09:05:46Z")
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:05am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/1 "2021-10-04T09:05:46Z")
词性：adj.
音标： [fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs]
释义：偶然地，偶发地
– happening by accident or chance
_Fortuitous_ means by chance, like a lucky accident. If you and your best friend’s families happen to go on vacation to the same place at the same time, that’s a _fortuitous_ coincidence!
Something fortuitous is random like an accident, but there’s no downside. A rock falling on your head is an accident, dollar bills falling on your head is fortuitous. The meaning of _fortuitous_ is changing from “happening by chance” to “lucky chance” because people get it mixed up with _fortunate_. But watch out: If you say _fortuitous_ to mean just plain lucky without the element of chance –– that’s a usage error.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:06am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/2 "2021-10-04T09:06:59Z")
Ah, how fortuitous, Mr. Watson.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/3 "2021-10-04T09:07:39Z")
This is fortuitous. That means 'lucky. ’
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:08am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/4 "2021-10-04T09:08:26Z")
It’s actually a fortuitous turn of events.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:09am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/5 "2021-10-04T09:09:45Z")
Ten whole seconds! He’s not dead! That’s a fortuitous sign.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:11am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/6 "2021-10-04T09:11:22Z")
When she felt her life take a fortuitous turn.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2021, 9:12am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/7 "2021-10-04T09:12:35Z")
A fortuitous turn of events brought Django and myself together.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/10 "2024-05-30T12:00:19Z")
@Chatbot 你是一个英语教学的大师，你会用通俗易懂的方式给学生讲解各类英语知识，现在请你给我解释下上面帖子中我着重讲解的单词，介绍下这些单词在正式文书和口语中的各类含义，各举几个地道，自然的例子。介绍下这些单词的来历，以及我如何才能记住这些单词呢？
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### Author:  [@Chatbot](https://eijil.com/u/Chatbot)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/11 "2024-05-30T12:00:54Z")
Certainly! The word “fortuitous” is an interesting and nuanced term that is commonly used in both formal writing and everyday speech. Let’s break it down step by step.
### Definition and Pronunciation
**Word:** Fortuitous
**Part of Speech:** Adjective
**Pronunciation:** /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
### Meanings
1. **Happening by Accident or Chance:** This is the original meaning of the word. It implies an event occurring without any planning or intent.
2. **Happening by a Lucky Chance:** This meaning has evolved because people often confuse “fortuitous” with “fortunate.” Nowadays, it is commonly accepted to imply a positive chance event.
### Usage in Formal Writing and Colloquial Speech
**Formal Writing:**
- **Original Meaning:** “The discovery of the ancient texts was fortuitous, providing new insights into the civilization.”
- **Evolved Meaning:** “The fund’s performance this quarter was fortuitous, exceeding all expectations.”
**Colloquial Speech:**
- **Example 1:** “It was fortuitous that we ran into each other at the coffee shop!”
- **Example 2:** “Getting that job offer right when I needed it was so fortuitous.”
### Historical Context / Origin
The word “fortuitous” comes from the Latin word “fortuitus,” meaning happening by chance. This Latin root itself is derived from “fors,” meaning luck or chance. Over time, as language evolved, its meaning has shifted to often include a stroke of good luck.
### How to Remember “Fortuitous”
A handy mnemonic to remember “fortuitous”:
- **F** : Fateful – It happens by fate.
- **O** : Occurrence – It’s an event.
- **R** : Random – It’s random.
- **T** : Thanks – You’re thankful because it’s often lucky.
- **U** : Unexpected – It’s unexpected.
- **I** : Incidental – It’s incidental.
- **T** : Timing – It happens at a relevant time.
- **Ous** : Think of the suffix “-ous” as “full of.”
### Example Sentences
1. **Formal Context:** “The team’s unexpected success in the tournament was fortuitous, considering the last-minute changes to their lineup.”
2. **Casual Conversation:** “Wow, it was so fortuitous that the weather cleared up just in time for the picnic!”
By associating the word with real-life contexts and using the mnemonic, you can make “fortuitous” a part of your active vocabulary. Remember, its primary connotation should involve an element of chance.
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/12 "2025-04-09T23:51:33Z")
@Chatbot 你是一个英语教学的教师，这次你主要根据这个帖子讲解的生词，帮我逐一生成单词的美式，英式音标，单词的含义，每个含义对应的最少两个例句，例句要非常地道自然，解释英语单词的不同含义的时候，要模仿vocabulary.com的解释单词的方式来解释我给你的单词或者包含单词列表的文件，给出单词的含义的时候，以Meaning: 开头。如果这个单词有常见的固定搭配或者短语的话，也要一并列出来，且每个要最少列举两个地道的例子。同时要列举出这个单词意思相近的同义词，列举出单词和同义词的区别，并且要详细说明什么情况下同义词可以和单词相替换使用，什么情况下不行，也就是哪些情况下使用单词本身，哪些情况下使用这个单词的同义词。因为我的母语是中文，所以在英文版本生成完毕后，最后要生成一份中文版本的。
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### Author:  [@Chatbot](https://eijil.com/u/Chatbot)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/13 "2025-04-09T23:55:39Z")
Sure! Let’s delve into the word **“fortuitous.”** Here’s a comprehensive breakdown based on your request.
### Word: Fortuitous
#### Pronunciation
- **American English:** /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
- **British English:** /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
#### Meaning:
1. **Happening by accident or chance.**
2. **Happening by a lucky chance.**
#### Common Phrases:
- **Fortuitous timing**
- _Example 1:_ “His fortuitous timing led him to catch the train just before it departed.”
- _Example 2:_ “The fortuitous timing of the launch coincided perfectly with the holiday season.”
- **Fortuitous encounter**
- _Example 1:_ “Their fortuitous encounter in Paris rekindled an old friendship.”
- _Example 2:_ “A fortuitous encounter with a mentor changed the trajectory of her career.”
#### Synonyms:
- **Accidental**
- **Serendipitous**
#### Differences Between Synonyms:
- **Fortuitous vs. Accidental:**
- **Fortuitous vs. Serendipitous:**
### Chinese Version
#### 单词: Fortuitous
#### 音标
- **美式:** /fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
- **英式:** /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
#### 释义:
1. **偶然发生或随机出现。**
2. **发生在幸运的机会之下。**
#### 常见搭配:
- **Fortuitous timing**
- **Fortuitous encounter**
#### 同义词:
- **Accidental**
- _例句 1:_ “这次事故纯粹是意外，没有恶意。”
- _例句 2:_ "
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### Author:  [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/14 "2025-04-09T23:56:34Z")
继续生成剩下的内容
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### Author:  [@Chatbot](https://eijil.com/u/Chatbot)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2025, 11:56pm UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/233/15 "2025-04-09T23:56:48Z")
继续完成同义词的说明和比较。
#### 同义词（续）:
- **Serendipitous**
- _例句 1:_ “他们偶然发现的一个隐蔽海滩成为旅行的亮点。”
- _例句 2:_ “她和一位老朋友的偶然相遇让她想起了过去。”
#### 同义词之间的区别:
- **Fortuitous vs. Accidental:**
- **Fortuitous vs. Serendipitous:**
### 小结
通过以上分析，可以清晰地理解“fortuitous”这个词的多重含义、使用场景、常见搭配，以及与同义词的比较。这将有助于你在使用这个词时更为准确和得体。希望这份详尽的讲解对你学习英语有所帮助！如果你还有其他问题或需要进一步的解释，请随时询问。