What is another word for matter of chance?

Pronunciation: [mˈatəɹ ɒv t͡ʃˈans] (IPA)

"Matter of chance" is a phrase often used to describe events or outcomes that are influenced to some extent by fate or luck. Synonyms for this phrase include "random occurrence", "fortuitous incident", and "fluke". Other related terms include "unexpected outcome", "uncertain possibility", and "unpredictable circumstance". These phrases suggest a sense of unpredictability or randomness, but may also imply a degree of potential or opportunity. While some may see events as solely a matter of chance, others may attribute them to a more complex set of factors, including personal effort, planning, or even divine intervention.

What are the hypernyms for Matter of chance?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Matter of chance

  • Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.
    Jane Austen
  • Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
    William Jennings Bryan
  • Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for: it is a thing to be achieved.
    William Jennings Bryant
  • Friendships in childhood are usually a matter of chance, whereas in adolescence they are most often a matter of choice.
    David Elkind
  • But whether, for example, a coat can be exchanged for twenty yards of linen cloth or for forty yards is not a matter of chance, but depends upon objective conditions, upon the amount of socially necessary labor time contained in the coat and in the linen respectively.
    Rudolf Hiferding

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