Happenstance

Pronunciation: /ˈhæpənˌstæns/

Happenstance (noun)

  1. An event that occurs by chance, not because of planning or a clear reason.
  2. A situation that happens unexpectedly, often leading to an outcome you did not plan.

Examples

  • The win was happenstance, not skill.
  • I found the book by happenstance.