Coincidence Definition

kō-ĭnsĭ-dəns, -dĕns
coincidences
noun
coincidences
The state or fact of occupying the same relative position or area in space.
American Heritage
The fact or condition of coinciding.
Webster's New World
An accidental and remarkable occurrence of events or ideas at the same time, suggesting but lacking a causal relationship.
Webster's New World

Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.

Wiktionary

Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Coincidence

Noun

Singular:
coincidence
Plural:
coincidences

Origin of Coincidence

  • From French coïncidence.

    From Wiktionary

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