Definition

Describing things that happen at the same time or are in the same place; they match or coincide with each other.

Example

The two events were coincident, occurring on the same day.

Conversation

Did you notice how our plans for the weekend are coincident with the festival dates?

I know, right? It’s perfect timing for us!

It’s crazy how things worked out that way, almost like it was meant to be.

Yeah, it feels like a lucky coincidence for sure!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coincident → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "incidere" (meaning to fall upon or happen). The word describes events that happen together or at the same time.

Memory Tip

Think of things happening 'together' ('co-') and 'falling upon' each other ('incidere') — that's why coincident means occurring at the same time.

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