Definition

Happening at the same time by chance, without any planned connection.

Example

It was purely coincidental that we both chose the same restaurant for dinner.

Conversation

It's funny how we both decided to wear blue today, isn't it?

Yeah, it feels a bit coincidental that we matched like this.

I wonder if it means something or if it's just a coincidence.

Probably just a coincidence, but it makes for a fun story!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coincidental → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "incidere" (meaning to fall upon or happen). The word describes events that happen together by chance, without any planned connection.

Memory Tip

Think of things happening 'together' ('co-') by 'chance' ('incidere') — that's what coincidental means.

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