fortunate
Meaning
having or bringing good luck; lucky
bringing something good and unforeseen; advantageous
Structure
Usage
it was fortunate that the weather remained clear for the outdoor ceremony.
she considered herself fortunate to have such supportive friends.
a fortunate discovery led to a breakthrough in their research.
Etymology
the word 'fortunate' originates from the latin 'fortunatus', meaning 'prospered, prosperous; lucky, happy'. this derives from 'fortuna', the roman goddess of chance and luck, whose name itself is thought to come from the latin 'fors' (chance, luck). the suffix '-ate' was adopted from latin participial endings into english to form adjectives. thus, the literal construction 'characterized by fortune' evolved into its modern meaning of being favored by luck or having a favorable outcome.
Analysis
fortun(e) - from latin 'fortuna' (fortune, chance, fate), serving as the core noun root. ate - a latin-derived suffix forming adjectives meaning 'possessing the qualities of' or 'characterized by'.