fortune
|for-tune|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔr.tʃən/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔː.tʃuːn/
luck and wealth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fortune' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fortuna,' where 'fortuna' meant 'luck or chance.'
Historical Evolution
'fortuna' transformed into the Old French word 'fortune,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fortune' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'luck or chance,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'wealth or riches.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large amount of money or assets.
He made a fortune in the stock market.
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Noun 2
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
Fortune smiled upon him that day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39