serendipity

noun
1

The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.

2

An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.

3

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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