Chance
Chance noun - The uncertain course of events.
Usage example: rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City
Happenstance is a synonym for chance (North American) in certain topic. In some cases you can use "Happenstance" instead a noun "Chance".
Happenstance
Happenstance noun - An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental.
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Synonyms for Happenstance
Chance is a synonym for happenstance in certain topic. You can use "Chance" instead the word "Happenstance" as a noun or an adjective.
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- Compare Gambit Roulette: when a character's plans hinge so much on random chance and happenstance that the viewer's credibility is strained.
Source: Moral Luck
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