Part of Fortune

noun

, Astrology.

1. the celestial longitude of the moon plus the celestial longitude of the ascendant minus the celestial longitude of the sun: said to connote an area of life through which one achieves emotional satisfaction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Part of Fortune¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

For years, he noticed a reluctance on the part of Fortune 500 corporations to go after athletes.

From Fox News

For years, he noticed a reluctance on the part of Fortune 500 corporations to go after athletes.

From Washington Times

For years, he noticed a reluctance on the part of Fortune 500 corporations to go after athletes.

From Seattle Times

Beam began trading as a stand-alone spirits company in October 2011 after years as part of Fortune Brands.

From Chicago Tribune

Beam Inc, its holding company, was part of Fortune Brands until 2011.

From Reuters