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Happenstance (noun) means the fact that something happens purely by chance.

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1
The fact that something happens purely by chance.
2
Something that happens purely by chance.
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What is the meaning of happenstance?
"happenstance" (noun) means the fact that something happens purely by chance.
What is another word for happenstance?
Other words for "happenstance" include chance, coincidence, accident.
What are the different meanings of happenstance?
"happenstance" has 2 main meanings: 1. The fact that something happens purely by chance; 2. Something that happens purely by chance.

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