fortuitously-fixed
|for-tu-i-tous-ly-fixed|
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/fɔrˈtuːɪtəsli-fɪkst/
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/fɔːˈtjuːɪtəsli-fɪkst/
chance yet stable
Etymology
'fortuitously-fixed' originates from the combination of 'fortuitous' and 'fixed'. 'Fortuitous' comes from Latin 'fortuitus', meaning 'by chance', and 'fixed' from Latin 'fixus', meaning 'fastened'.
'Fortuitous' evolved from the Latin 'fortuitus' through Old French 'fortuit', while 'fixed' came from Latin 'fixus' through Old French 'fixer'.
Initially, 'fortuitous' meant 'by chance', and 'fixed' meant 'fastened'. Together, they evolved to mean 'happening by chance yet stable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
happening by chance in a way that is fortunate or advantageous, yet remains stable or unchanged.
The fortuitously-fixed arrangement of the furniture made the room look more spacious.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 23:08