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happenstance Definition and Meaning in English (happenstance definition)

noun
Synonyms:coincidencechanceaccident
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Happenstance definition: A chance occurrence or coincidence, often implying an unplanned or accidental event.

Definitions of Happenstance

  1. 1noun

    A chance occurrence or coincidence, often implying an unplanned or accidental event.

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“Their meeting was pure happenstance, as neither had planned to be there.”

“By happenstance, I found the old letter while cleaning the attic.”

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Happenstance definition: A chance occurrence or coincidence, often implying an unplanned or accidental event.
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'Happenstance' translates to 'happenstance' in English. Happenstance definition: A chance occurrence or coincidence, often implying an unplanned or accidental event.
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