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coincidence

[kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns]

coincidence Definition

  • 1a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection
  • 2a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance

Using coincidence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coincidence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It was a coincidence that we met again in the same restaurant.

  • Example

    By coincidence, I ran into my old friend from college on the street.

  • Example

    It's no coincidence that the company's profits have increased since the new CEO took over.

coincidence Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for coincidence

Phrases with coincidence

  • happening unexpectedly or by chance

    Example

    By coincidence, I found the book I had been looking for in the library.

  • an event that happens by chance without any pre-planning or design

    Example

    It was pure coincidence that we both ended up studying at the same university.

  • an event that is surprising or unusual because it seems to be connected, but without any apparent reason

    Example

    It was a remarkable coincidence that they both had the same birthday.

Origins of coincidence

from Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'incidere' meaning 'fall upon'

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Summary: coincidence in Brief

The term 'coincidence' [kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns] refers to a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. It can also mean a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance. Examples include meeting someone unexpectedly or finding something by chance. Synonyms include 'accident', 'chance', and 'happenstance'.

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