fortuitism

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noun

The doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism.

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Meanings

nounfortuitism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism.

Translations

Italian casualismo
  • casualismothe doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism
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APA

fortuitism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fortuitism

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Chicago

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