Fortuitous and Prescribed
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Fortuitous
Fortuitous adjective - Happening by chance.
Usage example: firmly believes that the creation of the universe was something other than just the fortuitous coming together of particles of matter
Prescribed is an antonym for fortuitous.
Prescribed
Prescribed adjective - Set down as a rule or guide.
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Synonyms for Prescribed
Fortuitous is an antonym for prescribed.
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