coincident Definition
- 1occurring at the same time
- 2occupying the same place or position
Using coincident: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coincident" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
It was purely coincident that we met at the airport.
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The two events were coincident in time.
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The two lines are coincident.
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The two planes were coincident in space.
coincident Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for coincident
Antonyms for coincident
- asynchronous
- non-coincident
Phrases with coincident
two angles that have the same degree measure
Example
The two angles are coincident, so they must be equal.
two or more lines that lie on top of each other
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The two lines are coincident, so they must be parallel.
two or more points that occupy the same location in space
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The two points are coincident, so they must be the same point.
Origins of coincident
from Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'incidere' meaning 'fall upon'
Summary: coincident in Brief
'Coincident' [koh-in-si-duhnt] means occurring at the same time or occupying the same place or position. It is often used to describe events or objects that happen or exist together, such as 'The two events were coincident in time.' 'Coincident' can also refer to angles, lines, or points that share the same location or degree measure.
