serendipity
noun | /serendipity/
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
serendipity
noun | /serendipity/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMthe occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
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"Finding the old photograph in the attic was pure serendipity."
"Their meeting on the train was serendipity that changed both lives."
Mnemonic Trick
SERENDIPITY → SERENE + DIP: calm lucky dip — fortunate accidental discovery.
Etymology
Coined by Horace Walpole from “The Three Princes of Serendip” (unexpected discoveries).
Used for happy accidents or fortunate chance discoveries.
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