What does fortuitously mean?
Fortuitously means In a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally..
Fortuitously
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally..
Definitions by Sense
- In a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally.
- (sometimes proscribed) In a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by a lucky chance; luckily; fortunately.
Example Sentences
[…] For the genetic constitution of the individual may determine only a range of possible behaviour. The actual behaviour of each individual is fortuitously dependent on the total environment, and this latter can include the actual group. For example, the tendency of birds to refrain from mating may prevent the group from exhausting its food supply.
Synonyms for fortuitously
Antonyms for fortuitously
Related Words
Word Forms
- more fortuitously
- most fortuitously
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fortuitously?
Common synonyms include fortunately, as luck would have it, luckily.
What is the opposite of fortuitously?
Possible antonyms include regrettably, alas, unfortunately, unluckily.
How do you use fortuitously in a sentence?
[…] For the genetic constitution of the individual may determine only a range of possible behaviour. The actual behaviour of each individual is fortuitously dependent on the total environment, and this latter can include the actual group. For example, the tendency of birds to refrain from mating may prevent the group from exhausting its food supply.
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