Definition of 'serendipity'
noun
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Derived forms
adjective
Word origin of 'serendipity'
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Derived forms
adjective
Word origin of 'serendipity'
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But a moment of pure serendipity happened. Times, Sunday Times (2010)There's a strange serendipity to the garden. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Life has a strange serendipity. Times, Sunday Times (2006)There is a little serendipity. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Sometimes we stay in luxurious hotels, but often we'll take a chance on serendipity and go somewhere simple. Times, Sunday Times (2013)There will always be a special joy for me in finding a new second-hand shop, with the prospect of discovering something special by sheer serendipity. Times, Sunday Times (2006)
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Used Occasionally. serendipity is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary
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