Where does “fortunate” come from?
Fortunate comes from Latin fortunatus, derived from Latin fortuna meaning chance or luck, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- meaning to carry or bear.
fortunate (English): Auspicious; Happening by good luck or favorable...
Definitions
- Auspicious; Happening by good luck or favorable...
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