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fatuitous

adjective

fa·​tu·​i·​tous
fəˈtüətəs
fə‧ˈtyü-
-üətəs
: characterized by fatuity : fatuous

Word History

Etymology

fatuity + -ous

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“Fatuitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatuitous. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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