Happenstance

//ˈhæpənˌstæns//

Word Type

Noun

The word "happenstance" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

happenstantial happenstantially

Derived From

circumstance happening

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

accident chance event fortuity stroke

Related Terms

chance circumstance event random

Similar Terms

Synonym Network

coincidence happenchance

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