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perchance

adverbformal/puɾvẽˈtuɾɐ/low

por·ven·tu·ra

Definition

Adverb expressing possibility, doubt, or conjecture; equivalent to 'perhaps', 'maybe', 'by chance'.
Perchance you have heard the news already?
If perchance you see him, tell him I called.
Common collocations
if perchanceperchance you knowI wonder perchance

Etymology

Da locução latina 'per (ad)venturam (rem)' (pelo que há de vir).

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