/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/
noun
1 discovery of things unsought. 2 the happy faculty or luck of finding, by “accidental sagacity,” interesting or agreeable things.
Harry found Juliet the hooker by pure serendipity, rather than careful research, but she was willing to do the “dirty stuff” without charging extra.
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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Serendipity.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/serendipity. Accessed 15 June 2025.
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The Effin’ Word, s.v. “serendipity”, accessed June 15, 2025, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/serendipity.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Serendipity. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved June 15, 2025, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/serendipity