What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
synchronal
Example
The dancers moved in synchronal harmony with the music. [synchronal: adjective]
Example
The two runners crossed the finish line at synchronal times. [synchronal: adverb]
coinciding
Example
Her birthday coincided with the day of the big parade. [coincided: verb]
Example
The two friends arrived at the restaurant at coinciding times. [coinciding: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Coinciding is more commonly used than synchronal in everyday language. Synchronal is more specialized and is typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between synchronal and coinciding?
Both synchronal and coinciding are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
