What is another word for Happenstance? - 163 Happenstance Synonyms

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coincidence accident chance fortuity serendipity luck fate destiny occurrence event incident happening mishap calamity disaster misfortune misadventure accidentality contingency unpredictability uncertainty caprice whim quirk fluke stroke twist turn surprise shock astonishment wonder curiosity enigma puzzle riddle mystery fortuitousness happenchance serendipitousness coincidentalness

A combination of circumstances or events that brings about a particular result, often unexpected or unplanned

An event or situation that occurs by chance, rather than as a result of planning or deliberate action

The meeting between the two old friends was a happy happenstance, as they had not seen each other in years
The discovery of the new species was a happenstance, resulting from a wrong turn taken by the research team
The company's success was largely due to a series of fortunate happenstances, including a chance meeting with a key investor

predictability certainty intention planning deliberation purpose design intent foresight prudence caution carefulness meticulousness thoroughness precision exactness accuracy reliability dependability stability consistency routine regularity normality expectedness inevitability necessity obligation duty responsibility