serendipity (/ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ə.ti/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: a happy accident
Serendipity is the occurrence of fortunate discoveries by chance. Speakers describe how openness invites serendipity into our lives.
Examples
🗣 Their meeting was a moment of pure serendipity.
Etymology
Coined by Horace Walpole in 1754 from the Persian tale ‘The Three Princes of Serendip’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on creativity and chance discoveries.
Literary Heritage
Coined by writer Horace Walpole, inspired by a Persian fairy tale.
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Tags: chance, discovery