Fortuitous and Prescribed

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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