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Adventitious




Adventitious  [ad-vuh n-tish-uh s]
The outcome of a dice throw is usually adventitious
Adjective

- Accidental; happening by chance rather than by inherent nature
- Appearing in an unusual place
Synonyms
accidental, fortuitous

Usage
1. The extremely adroit use of both mind and body by Sherlock Holmes is what makes his character so fascinating.

2. Most exciting adventures were always seem to be adventitious.

Antonyms
inherent, innate

Not to be confused with
Adventurous