73. Chance

See also 175. GAMBLING .

casualism

the doctrine that events are ruled by chance.

casualty

a chance happening. See also 223. INJURY .

consilience

a chance happening or coincidence. See also 4. AGREEMENT .

fortuitism

the doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism. See also 147. 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 .