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for·tu·nate
I. \ˈfȯ(r)chənə̇t, -chnə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English fortunat, from Latin fortunatus, from past participle of fortunare to make prosperous, from fortuna
1. : coming by good luck or favorable chance : bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : presaging happiness : auspicious
< a fortunate event >
< made a fortunate investment >
2. : receiving some unforeseen or unexpected good or some good not dependent on one's own efforts : lucky
< how fortunate we are to get such a nice room >
3. of a sign of the zodiac : having a fortunate influence
Synonyms: see lucky
II. noun
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: one that is fortunate |