fortuito — meaning in English
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English meaning
- casual adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- contingent adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
- fortuitous adj Happening by chance, especially in a lucky or fortunate way.
- random adj Happening or chosen without any particular pattern, plan, or reason.
Senses
fortuito is used for these senses in English:
- casual Happening or coming to pass without design.
- contingent Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
- fortuitous Happening by a lucky chance; lucky or fortunate.
- random (statistics) Involving an outcome which is impossible to predict, but which may be represented by a probability distribution; in the ideal case, involving outcomes which are equally likely.
casual — full definition
- adj Relaxed and informal, especially in style, manner, or dress.
- adj Happening occasionally or without a fixed pattern; not regular or permanent.
- noun A worker employed irregularly rather than as a permanent staff member.
contingent — full definition
- adj Dependent on something else that is uncertain; conditional.
- noun A group representing a larger body, such as troops or delegates sent to an event.