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coincident

[koh-in-si-duhnt]

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.

  • Example

    The two events were coincident in time.

  • Example

    The two lines are coincident.

  • Example

    The two planes were coincident in space.

coincident Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for 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

    Example

    The two lines are coincident, so they must be parallel.

  • two or more points that occupy the same location in space

    Example

    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'

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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.