Meaning of the word fortuitously in English

What does fortuitously mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fortuitously

US /fɔːrˈtuː.ə.t̬əs.li/
UK /fɔːˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs.li/

Adverb

by chance rather than intention

Example:
We fortuitously met at the airport after years apart.
The discovery of penicillin was a fortuitous accident.
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