Chance Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Chance Information and Meaning



See also GAMBLING.

casualism
the doctrine that events are ruled by chance.
casualty
a chance happening. See also INJURY.
consilience
a chance happening or coincidence. See also AGREEMENT.
fortuitism
the doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism. See also EVOLUTION. —fortuist, n.
fortuity
a chance event, discovery, or occurrence. —fortuitousness, n. —fortuitous, adj.
lubricity
the condition of being uncertain or unstable. —lubricious, adj.
serendipity
a talent for making fortunate discoveries while searching for other things. —serendipitous, adj.