Definition

An event or situation that happens by chance and seems to be related to another event or situation, even though it is not planned.

Example

It was just a coincidence that we both arrived at the same restaurant at the same time.

Conversation

Did you notice that we both wore blue shirts today?

Yeah, what a funny coincidence!

It's like we planned it or something.

Right? It makes me wonder if we think alike.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coincidence → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "incidere" (meaning to fall upon or happen). The word describes events that happen together by chance.

Memory Tip

Think of events that happen 'together' ('co-') by 'falling upon' ('incidere') each other — that’s what coincidence means.

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