fortuitously
fortuitously Lexical Profile
fortuitously Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
By a lucky or fortunate coincidence; happily.
"Fortuitously, the rain stopped just minutes before the outdoor graduation ceremony was scheduled to begin."
In a manner that happens by accident or chance rather than design.
"The two researchers met fortuitously at an international conference and discovered they were studying the exact same phenomenon."
Word Nuance & Usage
Traditionally, 'fortuitously' meant strictly 'by chance' (whether for good or ill), though in modern usage it almost predominantly implies a happy or fortunate coincidence; careful writers use 'fortunately' when emphasizing good luck alone rather than accidental timing.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'fortuitous', which comes from the Latin 'fortuitus' meaning 'happening by chance', itself rooted in 'fors' (chance or luck).