Serendipity

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpəti/

Definitions of serendipity

noun the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Example Sentences

A1 Serendipity led me to find a four-leaf clover.

A2 It was serendipity that brought us together at the same event.

B1 The discovery of penicillin was a result of serendipity.

B2 Their meeting was pure serendipity, as they both happened to be in the same place at the same time.

C1 The author's success was not just due to talent, but also to serendipity in finding the right publisher.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking invention was a product of years of hard work and a touch of serendipity.

Examples of serendipity in a Sentence

formal The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming was a result of serendipity.

informal Running into my old friend at the grocery store was pure serendipity.

slang Finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk was such a serendipitous moment!

figurative Sometimes, the best moments in life come from serendipity, like finding love when you least expect it.

Grammatical Forms of serendipity

• past tense: serendipitied
• plural: serendipities
• comparative: more serendipitous
• superlative: most serendipitous
• present tense: serendipities
• future tense: will serendipity
• perfect tense: have serendipitied
• continuous tense: is serendipitying
• singular: serendipity
• positive degree: serendipitous
• infinitive: to serendipity
• gerund: serendipitying
• participle: serendipitied

Origin and Evolution of serendipity

First Known Use: 1754 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'serendipity' was coined by English author Horace Walpole in a letter he wrote in 1754.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'serendipity' referred to the ability to make fortunate discoveries by accident. Over time, the word has come to signify the concept of finding something valuable or pleasant when not specifically looking for it.