Serendipity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Serendipity is a noun meaning The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.
Meaning
The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.
More Meanings
- An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.
- The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example Sentences
2007, Erin McKean, speech at TED Serendipity is when you find things you weren't looking for because finding what you are looking for is so damn difficult.
After I got here, in the first lockdown, my mum suddenly passed. It was the week of my final interview with the Mayor. It is serendipity that I am here when my dad really needs me.
Word Forms
- serendipities
Synonyms for serendipity
Depending on context, synonyms include chance, luck, adventure, accident, casualty, chance-medley.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chance, accident, random, coincidence, randomness, luck.
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