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ser·en·dip·ity: noun
serendipity: noun

ser·en·dip·ity [ˌserənˈdɪpəti, Am -ənˈdɪpət̬i] N no pl form

serendipity

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Serendipität f spec

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Serendipity is a simple chance encounter but the syzygy has a more scientific purpose. en.wikipedia.org

In contrast, the mind can be prepared in ways that obstruct serendipity, such as if the thinker is adhering too strongly to expectations or to dogma. en.wikipedia.org

The exact process was a result of serendipity: an unintended use of studio technology giving unexpectedly useful results. en.wikipedia.org

The sheer coincidence of the writer meeting up with his scripts in another country at random could only be described as serendipity. en.wikipedia.org

In the early days of origami, development of new designs was largely a mix of trial-and-error, luck and serendipity. en.wikipedia.org

More by serendipity than design, they manage to retrieve a nest of dinosaur eggs which in due course hatch. en.wikipedia.org

Research suggests that scientists are taught various heuristics and practices that allow their investigations to benefit from serendipity. en.wikipedia.org

It often involves elements of humor, serendipity, and chance. en.wikipedia.org

Avoiding being overly prescriptive and ensuring mechanisms for serendipity. 4. en.wikipedia.org

The reason for this is that self-interest drives actors to beneficial behavior in a case of serendipity. en.wikipedia.org

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