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Serendipity

Serendipity means a "fortunate happenstance" or "pleasant surprise".
 
Ubiquitous leads my mind to Synergy (à la Ubiquitous Synergy Seekers)

noun, plural synergies.
1.
the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.
2.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like.
3.
Biochemistry, Pharmacology. the cooperative action of two or more stimuli or drugs.
 
Weltschmerz
german word meaning

Sadness over the evils of the world, especially as an expression of romantic pessimism
 
^ Der ist gut ;)

[h=1]despondency[/h]
[h=3]or despondence


noun
[/h]
state of being despondent; depression of spiritsfrom loss of courage or hope; dejection.
 
equable

/ˈekwəb(ə)l/
adjective

1) (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.

2) not varying or fluctuating greatly.
 
equilibrium


a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces.

equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect.

mental or emotional balance; equanimity:
The pressures of the situation caused her to lose her equilibrium.
Chemistry. the condition existing when a chemical reaction and its reverse reaction proceed at equal rates.
 
harmony

noun

1. agreement; accord; harmonious relations.

2.a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity.

3.Music.
  • any simultaneous combination of tones.
  • the simultaneous combination of tones,especially when blended into chords pleasing to the ear; chordal structure, as distinguished from melody and rhythm.
  • the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords.


4.an arrangement of the contents of the Gospels,either of all four or of the first three, designed to show their parallelism, mutual relations, and differences.


 
harmony

noun

1. agreement; accord; harmonious relations.

2.a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity.

3.Music.
  • any simultaneous combination of tones.
  • the simultaneous combination of tones,especially when blended into chords pleasing to the ear; chordal structure, as distinguished from melody and rhythm.
  • the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords.


4.an arrangement of the contents of the Gospels,either of all four or of the first three, designed to show their parallelism, mutual relations, and differences.



To be fair there are specific scale names that use the word "harmonic" as part of a broader term, such as the harmonic minor scale. This definition doesn't do justice to the use of the word in music, but that's far beyond the simple word. :)

Thanks for all the excellent words guys! :)
 
eloquent

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
 
elucidation
explanation that makes something clear; clarification.
"work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins"
synonyms: explanation, clarification, illumination;
 
narcissistic

adjective

having an undue fascination with oneself;


 
Dickensian

of or reminiscent of the novels of Charles Dickens, especially in suggesting the poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters that they portray.
"the backstreets of Dickensian London"
 
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