n. the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan

n. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

n. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"

n. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"

n. [the force that makes things happen without reason or cause]

n. the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet"

n. the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event; "for a while mutiny seemed a probability"; "going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost"

n. the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event; "for a while mutiny seemed a probability"; "going by past experience there was a high probability that the visitors were lost"

n. the probability of a specified outcome

n. the probability of a specified outcome

n. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); "the simplicity and elegance of his invention"

n. the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses

n. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

n. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

n. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

n. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

n. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world"

n. (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus

n. a stroke of luck

n. the money risked on a gamble

n. an abundance of material possessions and resources

n. the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room"

n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"

n. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"

n. the condition of prospering; having good fortune

n. a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"

n. an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

n. the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; "great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence"

n. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

n. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; "the historical context"

n. the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent

n. a state of misfortune or affliction; "debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity"; "a life of hardship"