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serendipitous


ser·en·dip·i·tous

adj \ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs\

Definition of SERENDIPITOUS

: obtained or characterized by serendipity <serendipitous discoveries>
ser·en·dip·i·tous·ly adverb

First Known Use of SERENDIPITOUS

1943

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