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fortuitism

noun
for·​tu·​i·​tism | \ fȯ(r)ˈtüəˌtizÉ™m, fÉ™(r)-, -)‧ˈtyü-\
plural -s

Definition of fortuitism

: the doctrine or belief that evolutionary adaptations and progress are chance results rather than determined consequences of natural law or the outcome of teleology — compare tychism

History and Etymology for fortuitism

fortuitous + -ism

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