fortune
UK[ˈfɔːtʃuːn]US[ˈfɔːrtʃən]
n
a large amount of money or valuable possessions
n
chance or luck as a force in human affairs
n
the future, or what will happen to someone in the future
Morpheme Breakdown
fort
une
fort
chance
une
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'fortune' entered english in the 13th century via old french, which derived it from the latin 'fortuna', the name for the goddess of chance and fate. this latin term is itself likely related to the latin 'fors', meaning chance or luck. the core concept evolved from a personified deity controlling destiny to the abstract modern meanings encompassing luck, wealth (as a product of luck), and one's future prospects. the semantic logic connects the ancient idea of an unpredictable, powerful external force to the contemporary notions of financial success and predestined outcomes.
Analysis
Structure: fort (chance) + une (noun suffix)
fort (from latin 'fortuna', meaning chance, luck, fate). une (a common anglo-norman/old french noun suffix, from latin '-ūna', used to form abstract nouns).
Examples
he made a fortune in the technology sector.
fortune smiled upon them that day, and they won the championship.
she had her fortune told by a palm reader.