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Adventitiously

Adventitiously

Something that happens by accident, that is not planned or expected.

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When to Use it:

Use this word when describing something that happened by accident or is not planned or expected.

How to use:

  • The dinosaur bone was adventitiously made by a farmer.

      - The farmer accidentally found the dinosaur bone.

  • Adventitiously, we met our old friends at the airport.

      - We were surprised to see our old friends at the airport.

  • The keys were adventitiously discovered while cleaning the house.

      - She stumbled upon the keys while cleaning the house.