Happenstance

Pronunciation

• GA IPA: /ˈhæpÉ™nËŒstæns/
• UK IPA: /ˈhap(É™)nËŒstans/

Origin

enhappening.

Full definition of happenstance

Noun

1. (uncountable) The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.
   by happenstance
• 2001, People Talkin', Dammit, man this is the gift from God
  This ain't happenstance
2. (countable) A chance or random event or circumstance.
   the happenstances of life

Derived terms

• happenstantial
• happenstantially

Further reading

• ODO